Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff's Department. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Thursday, September 10, 2026
By Carly Henderson Human remains discovered Wednesday on Mount Yonah have been sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for autopsy as investigators work to determine the cause of death and identify the two deceased people.
Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff's Department. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
An SUV sits in a deep ditch along Highway 129 South in Cleveland following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning, Sept. 10. PHOTOS BY ERIN ETRIS/WCN
School buses bring students to Jack P. Nix Elementary School on Aug. 7. FILE PHOTO
David Paal of Cleveland captured this stunning sunset over White County with Zion Hill Baptist Church nestled in the valley below.
Ronda Rich
Phil Hudgins
Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff's Department. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
An SUV sits in a deep ditch along Highway 129 South in Cleveland following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning, Sept. 10. PHOTOS BY ERIN ETRIS/WCN
School buses bring students to Jack P. Nix Elementary School on Aug. 7. FILE PHOTO
WCHS' Zach Godfrey tries to get past a trio of Lumpkin County defenders during the non-region matchup last Friday night in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN
A group of runners head around the course at the North Hall Invitational last week in Gainesville.
Warrior defensive lineman Jack Johnson made one of the biggest plays of the game in overtime, causing a fumble that set up the game-winning touchdown.
Sky Valley citizens placed thousands of flags in remembrance of the 9/11 vicitms. Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr.
Georgia Film Office Project Manager Craig Dominey addressed members of The Northeast Georgia Mountain Travel Association during an August seminar at The Holly Theatre. “We always encourage community involvement with our industry. If we don’t know what you have, we can’t promote you. That’s the bottom line,” Dominey said. PHOTO BY KEITH MURDEN
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard took to Facebook Aug. 17 after a chopped Flock camera was recovered near Yahoola Creek Park. Matt Aiken/The Nugget
Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff's Department. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Sky Valley citizens placed thousands of flags in remembrance of the 9/11 vicitms. Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr.
An SUV sits in a deep ditch along Highway 129 South in Cleveland following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning, Sept. 10. PHOTOS BY ERIN ETRIS/WCN
WCHS' Zach Godfrey tries to get past a trio of Lumpkin County defenders during the non-region matchup last Friday night in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN
A group of runners head around the course at the North Hall Invitational last week in Gainesville.
David Paal of Cleveland captured this stunning sunset over White County with Zion Hill Baptist Church nestled in the valley below.
Ronda Rich
Phil Hudgins
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School buses bring students to Jack P. Nix Elementary School on Aug. 7. FILE PHOTO
Send Letters to the Editor to editor@whitecountynews.net. Please include a phone number and town of residence.
Sky Valley citizens placed thousands of flags in remembrance of the 9/11 vicitms. Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr.
Georgia Film Office Project Manager Craig Dominey addressed members of The Northeast Georgia Mountain Travel Association during an August seminar at The Holly Theatre. “We always encourage community involvement with our industry. If we don’t know what you have, we can’t promote you. That’s the bottom line,” Dominey said. PHOTO BY KEITH MURDEN
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard took to Facebook Aug. 17 after a chopped Flock camera was recovered near Yahoola Creek Park. Matt Aiken/The Nugget
WCHS' Zach Godfrey tries to get past a trio of Lumpkin County defenders during the non-region matchup last Friday night in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN
A group of runners head around the course at the North Hall Invitational last week in Gainesville.
Warrior defensive lineman Jack Johnson made one of the biggest plays of the game in overtime, causing a fumble that set up the game-winning touchdown.
