Elbert County

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City of Elberton receives historic grant

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The City of Elberton announced the largest grant funding in its history at its monthly council meeting Monday. Elberton has been approved for $45 million in funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority under the Helene Resiliency Funding Program.
Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils extend win streak ahead of massive Banks series

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is red-hot, having ripped off nine consecutive victories to improve to 19-6 overall including a 14-2 mark in region play. The Diamond Devils swept Rabun County last week, first taking a Tuesday road game 7-3 before hosting a doubleheader back in Elberton Friday.
Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County slow-pitch softball off to sectionals

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
It’s postseason time for the Elbert County slow pitch softball team.The Lady Devils finished their regular season 7-3, capping off the campaign with a pair of blowout victories in a doubleheader against Johnson County Wednesday.
Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer teams beat Washington-Wilkes

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Both Elbert County soccer teams went into spring break on a high note after each beating Washington-Wilkes at home Friday night. The Lady Devils were up first, hosting a Lady Tigers team that had five wins on the season and entered the match 2-1 in region play.
Brody Baker lets a pitch fly. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Brody Baker lets a pitch fly. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils sweep Oglethorpe County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team picked up its second three-game series sweep of the season last week, winning a trio of games over Oglethorpe County. The Diamond Devils are now 15-6 overall including 10-2 in Region 8A Division I, and trail Banks County by one game for the region lead.
Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County’s Gracie Kidd signs to play college tennis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Elbert County tennis senior Gracie Kidd made her college plans official Thursday afternoon when she signed to play tennis at Emmanuel University prior to the team’s practice.Kidd was joined by family and teammates at the signing.
Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Main Street Elberton's Crystal Beebe sits with over 8,000 eggs that are ready to be hidden as part of Main Street's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is scheduled for April 2 at 6:15 p.m. at Sutton Park (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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An eggcellent haul: Main Street Elberton to host annual egg hunt

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Main Street Elberton is slated to host one of their biggest events of the year, as the Easter Eggstravaganza will hit Elberton April 2.The event is slated to see a change this year as it moves from the downtown square to just down the road at Sutton Park.
Members of the Elbert County dugout cheer on their teammates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Members of the Elbert County dugout cheer on their teammates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils take series over defending region champ

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team got a big win over a region rival last week. The Diamond Devils took both games of a Friday doubleheader against Providence Christian Academy to win the overall series 2-1. Elbert County improved its record to 12-6 overall and 7-2 in region play.