White County News, Cleveland, Georgia

Cleveland Police Department needs help in burglary investigation

The Cleveland Police Department hopes a hat and public tips can aid a burglary investigation. The Chevron convenience store across from Truett McConnell University on Ga. 115 East was broken into on Sunday, May 12. The incident happened early in the...

A Fight to Save Lives

The community is invited to a celebration of life and to join the fight against cancer at White County’s annual Relay for Life, set for Friday, May 17, at Truett McConnell University. “Relay For Life volunteers have been tirelessly working to put...

Helen ‘f-bomb’ arrest draws regional attention

Did you know that using profanity in front of somebody under the age of 14 could get you arrested for disorderly conduct in Georgia? A North Carolina man, 26-year-old Morgan Wilson, found that out while he was in Helen for the Alpine VAG (Volkswagen...

WCHS sets plan for graduation parking

White County High School has announced parking arrangements for graduation on Friday, May 24. Graduation will begin at 8 p.m. in the WCHS stadium, with gates opening at 5 p.m. (In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on...

Business & Health Expo set for May 16

One of the community’s largest business events is on the horizon, as well as a chance for guests to win a $300 grand prize. The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business & Health Expo is set for Thursday, May 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m....

Simpson released on bond

Former Cleveland car dealer Mitch Simpson was released on bond on Monday, May 6. A $75,000 bond was set for Simpson, 51, on Monday, May 6, following a motion filed by his attorney Jeff Wolff earlier that day, according to court records filed with...

News for Subscribers

Windstream completes high-speed broadband upgrade for North Georgia

Windstream announced last week the completion of a major broadband upgrade for north Georgians served by the company’s cable TV network.

PET TIPS: Retailers venture into veterinary care

There are lots of things you can do at Walmart, such getting a haircut or getting your car tires rotated.

By Debbie Gilbert

Helen officials move to prohibit fireworks on city properties

The Helen City Commission plans to prohibit general use of commercial fireworks in city-owned spaces.

By Stephanie Hill

Storm damages Leaf community

Tornado or no tornado? That was the question in White County, ever since a brief but powerful storm blew through at around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11.

By Debbie Gilbert

Cleveland Police Department needs help in burglary investigation

The Cleveland Police Department hopes a hat and public tips can aid a burglary investigation.

By Stephanie Hill

Sports for Subscribers

Bears fall in NAIA tourney

Truett McConnell's softball season came to a sudden end earlier this week in the opening round of the NAIA National Championship tournament.

Lady Warriors ready to make run at state golf title

Since White County High School opened its doors in 1959, only two athletic teams have been crowned as state champions.

The Lady Warriors' basketball team captured the school's first state title in 1981 with the Class AA crown, and the girls' softball team followed suit in 2010, winning the Class AAA championship.

Warriors place four on medal stand at state track meet

Four White County High School track athletes made their way to the medal podium during the Class AAAA track meet last week in Albany.

The Warrior contingent of Nix Burkett, Grant Pulliam, Noah Rapert and Rachel Lovell all posted Top 5 finishes during the three-day event at Hugh Mills Stadium.

Obituaries

Harold Spahr Riley

Harold Spahr Riley of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the age of 90.

Thomas Augustus Hutto

Dr. Thomas Hutto, botanist, educator, poet, and outdoorsman passed away on Nov. 12, 2018, at his home in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia.

Ruby Ash Nix

Ruby Ash Nix passed away on March 6, 2019, at the age of 97 years. She was born to the late Joseph Marion Ash and Ila Mae Young Ash on Sept. 30, 1921, in White County.