Elbert County

Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Lady Devils send seniors off with win over Oglethorpe County

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team honored its seniors Friday night after beating Oglethorpe County 62-36 in The Inferno. The Lady Devils improved to 13-7 with a 4-5 region record. Seniors Zy Belcher, Sarah Blackmon, Kaylen Rucker and Kamryn Webb were recognized after the game.
Aerial photos of the downtown square show the snowfall that came through Elbert County over the weekend. The winter storm was the second in two weeks. (Photo courtesy of Joe Dawson)

Aerial photos of the downtown square show the snowfall that came through Elbert County over the weekend. The winter storm was the second in two weeks. (Photo courtesy of Joe Dawson)

Second round of winter weather blankets Elbert County in snow

Just one week from a winter storm coming through Elbert County that resulted in mass closures throughout the community, another round of wintry weather came through town and covered the ground with multiple inches of snow.
Elbert County graphic

Elbert County graphic

Qualifying fees, dates set for Elbert County BOC, BOE seats

Qualifying fees and dates have been set for this year's county elections. This year is slated to see several seats up for reelection as the board of commissioners (BOC) will see elections for the chairman position as well as District 2, District 4 and District 5.
The view from the historic Bailey Building on the downtown square shows Elberton's downtown square covered in ice and snow after Winter Storm Fern came through Elbert County Sunday. (Photo by Lindsay Herring)

The view from the historic Bailey Building on the downtown square shows Elberton's downtown square covered in ice and snow after Winter Storm Fern came through Elbert County Sunday. (Photo by Lindsay Herring)

Elbert County hit with closures after winter storm

Elbert County found itself in the path of a chilling winter storm over the weekend that resulted in mass closures throughout the community.
Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Mat Devils ready for traditionals

With dual season officially in the rearview mirrow, the Elbert County Mat Devils are turning their attention to traditional season with the Area 8A Traditional tournament scheduled for Jan. 30 in Commerce. The Devils capped off dual season on a high note Jan. 17, finishing second in the state.
Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils run out of steam against Athens Academy

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team came up short against Athens Academy at home Friday, dropping a region matchup 62-55 to the 16-2 Lady Spartans. The Lady Devils are now 12-6 overall including a 3-4 mark in region play.
A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Blue Devils pick up home win over Athens Academy

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team pulled out a thrilling 58-55 home victory over Athens Academy in front of its home Inferno crowd Friday night. The win brings the Blue Devils to 7-10 overall and 3-4 in the region while Athens is now 13-6 and 2-4 in region play. Senior A.J.
Winter storm warning

Winter storm warning

Elbert County preparing for winter weather this weekend

Elbert County Emergency Management Agency director Chuck Almond said Tuesday afternoon the county is anticipating a winter weather storm this weekend. Another Elbert County EMA briefing is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

The Elbert County middle school 7th grade boys basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0. (Photo courtesy of Myia Dye)

Rams cap off perfect regular season, Lady Rams in semis

The Elbert County middle school seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished the regular season an undefeated 12-0, its first such finish since the 2014-15 season. The Rams will play in the NEGIAA region championships held Saturday, Jan.