White County News, Cleveland, Georgia

Council OKs new subdivision on Underwood

One of Cleveland’s oldest residential areas may soon be getting the city’s newest housing development. At the Cleveland City Council’s Oct. 8 meeting, builder Jerry Freeman asked for a variance on his proposed 4-acre subdivision on East Underwood...

On call, and on screen

You may know Scott Lomas as a White County firefighter. You might also know him as a prisoner, a victim of a vampire bite or a survivor living in a zombie-infested world. When he’s not responding to fires, Lomas is taking on acting roles in hit...

Campaign aims to restore covered bridge

A fundraising effort to help save the Stovall Covered Bridge has begun. The historical landmark in Sautee Nacoochee is in need of repairs. The roof and siding have been vandalized, and the interior is covered with graffiti. To help preserve the...

Rabid skunk found in south White County

There are now seven confirmed rabies cases in White County so far in 2018. Late last week, three dogs encountered a skunk near their home on Bill Presley Road, in the Mossy Creek area in southern White County. County environmental health manager...

WC runners excel at Darlington Festival

White County posted a pair of Top 10 finishes during the 15th annual Darlington Cross Country Festival last weekend in Rome. The Warrior runners competed against top teams from Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. The WCHS boys’ squad posted a fourth-...

School start date up for discussion

Could the 2019-2020 school year possibly start after Labor Day next year? That was the question brought up by White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett during her report at the school board’s meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25. She said...

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Authorities respond to single-vehicle wreck

Authorities responded to a single-vehicle accident involving 10 people on Poplar Stump Road in Helen on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

By Staff Report

Advance voting begins Oct. 15

Advance voting for the Nov. 6 election begins Monday, Oct. 15, at the White County registrar’s office, 1241 Helen Highway, and continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Nov. 2.

Arby’s opens in Cleveland

Arby’s restaurants may assert that “we have the meats,” but Cleveland residents can now claim, “We have the Arby’s.”

By Debbie Gilbert

September weather hottest on record

Ah, the glory of fall – deep blue skies, crisp cool air, trees blazing with color…

By Debbie Gilbert

White County Animal Control receives $5,000 spay/neuter grant

White County Animal Control has been awarded a $5,000 state grant to help local residents pay for spaying and neutering their pets.

By Debbie Gilbert

Sports for Subscribers

WCHS seeks state volleyball bid

The White County volleyball team has a chance to earn the program’s second-ever trip to the state playoffs today at the final day of competition in the Area 7-AAAA tournament in Roswell.

The Lady Warriors split a pair of matches Tuesday during the opening round of the play at Blessed Trinity.

Runners pack Unicoi at Mountain Invitational

The Runner Fit Mountain Invitational has a long and storied history, and this year’s event just added to its legacy as one of the top high meets in Georgia.

State bound

The White County softball team earned a spot in the Class AAAA state tournament last week, capped off with a thrilling two-game sweep over Chestatee to take the third place spot.

The Lady Warriors knocked off Chestatee 4-0 in the opener, and then had to rally for a 5-4 victory in the second game of the doubleheader in Cleveland.

Obituaries

Elbert "Berlin" Wike

Mr. Elbert "Berlin" Wike of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Gateway Health and Rehab. He was 90.

Stanley Steve Duckworth

Mr. Stanley Steve Duckworth of Cleveland, formerly of Union County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was 66.

John Lynn Burrow

It is with great sadness that the family of John Lynn Burrow, age 76, of Cleveland, announces his death on Oct. 13, 2018, following period of declining health.