One-Pitch softball tournament set for July 25
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The 41:10 Foundation is hosting its first-ever one-pitch softball tournament fundraising event July 25 at McWilliams Park.Local
Judge Harvey Wasserman, Bree Carroll-Jave and Victoria Carroll-Jave pose for a picture in the courtroom on Bree’s adoption day. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Carroll-Jave)
Fostering love: Elberton's newest adoption story
Bo Underwood
Sometimes, life has a way of throwing the unexpected at you when you think you’ve got your path...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Main Street Elberton hosted their annual Cruise-In Car Show July 18 where 140 cars were on display in and around the downtown square. (Photos by Mark Wells)
Main Street motors: Annual car show takes place on Elberton Square
Mark Wells
Main Street Elberton hosted the annual Cruise-In Car Show and Granite Bowl Blast July 18 on the...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Elbert County Board of Education prepares for new school year
Bo Underwood
The Elbert County Board of Education held its final meeting before the 2026-27 school year Monday.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Op/Ed
Mark Wells
Mama, WaWa, Jena and Mommy
Mark Wells
I've been blessed.
Most people have one or maybe two amazing mothers in their life, but I get four.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Julie Weeks
Roses for Mother's Day
News Staff
By Julie Weeks
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Douglas Huff
Call your mama
News Staff
By Douglas Huff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sports
Elbert County boys’ golf plays in national high school tournament at Pinehurst
Bo Underwood
Two months after winning their second straight state championship, the Elbert County boys’ golf...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Elbert County minor softball all-stars take third in state
Bo Underwood
The Elbert County minor league softball all-stars finished third in the state at the ages 8-10...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Third baseman Sam Amabile was a GHSA All-State second team selection for 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Diamond Devils well-represented on all-state teams
News Staff
Five Elbert County Diamond Devils made the GHSA Georgia Dugout Club All-State teams for Class A...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Regional
Mecole Hardman file photo
Bills sign Mecole Hardman Jr. to practice squad
Bo Underwood
Elberton native and veteran NFL wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. is back in the NFL.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
City of Bowman Graphic
Bowman food pantry looking for new home
News Staff
The property that once housed Bowman Elementary School and a gym currently serving as home to the...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City of Bowman Graphic
Harpold reports Bowman Elementary break-in
Mark Wells
Bowman Mayor Scott Harpold informed the Bowman City Council that someone broke into the former...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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