White County News, Cleveland, Georgia

Schools earn ‘Breakout’ and ‘Distinguished’ designations

Two White County schools have been recognized for outstanding performance. Jack P. Nix Elementary School was recently named a Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education, while White County Middle School garnered recognition...

Four honored for rescuing motorist trapped by flood

To them, they were just doing their jobs. But for four white county public safety officers – White County Fire Chief Norman Alexander and Battalion Chief John Lumsden and White County Sheriff’s Office deputies Daniel Amoling and Mark Taylor – just...

Jenkins places third at Southern Slam; Warriors finish 21st in team standings

The White County Warriors made their inaugural trip to South Carolina for the Southern Slam Invitational. The wrestling tournament took place last weekend at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C., and featured teams from six states, including...

WCHS players earn All-Region honors

The 7-AAAA All-Region football team was announced this week, and White County put 10 players on the list. The Warriors' contingent included a pair of first team honorees – senior running back Kurtis Havlen and junior linebacker Greg Wimer. The...

Nine-member committee to aid historic preservation

White County has moved a step closer to protecting its historic places. At their Dec. 3 meeting, the White County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution establishing the White County Historic Preservation Committee. The nine-member group will...

Tasting room plans to feature honey wine in White County

Probably 99.9 percent of Americans have never heard the word “meadery.” But White County residents might become more familiar with the term if a proposed wine-tasting room is approved by the county’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Blue Haven Bee...

New Bridge Road set to reopen soon after bridge rehabilitation

Tired of navigating around construction on New Bridge Road? Your frustration may soon be over.

By Debbie Gilbert

Jr. Beta Clubs bring home honors from state gathering

White County Jr. Beta Club students brought home some hardware last month after attending the Georgia Junior Beta Club convention in Savannah

By Stephanie Hill

Intersection to be named in honor of Horace Fitzpatrick

A beloved White County educator is getting a permanent and very public memorial.

By Debbie Gilbert

Helen employees to get pay raise

A pay increase will greet City of Helen employees in 2019.

By Stephanie Hill

Mead tasting room, brewery get approvals

Sure, you can buy beer almost anywhere in White County these days. But now, for the first time, you’ll be able to visit a place where the frothy beverage is actually made.

By Debbie Gilbert

Warriors fall short in tight region battle

West Hall won a tight battle Tuesday night in Cleveland, keeping the White County Warriors winless in Region 7-AAAA play.

WC excels at John Smith Invitational

Another tournament, another successful performance by the White County High School wrestling team.

The Warriors captured another Top 5 finish last weekend at the John Smith Mountaineer Invitational in Dahlonega. The Warriors finished fifth in the 14-team event.

Lady Warriors blast West Hall

After a pair of tough losses last week during the opening week of 7-AAAA play, the White County Lady Warriors took their frustrations out on West Hall Tuesday night in Cleveland.

The Lady Warriors broke open a close game with a 19-8 run in the third quarter, on the way to a 66-42 win over the Lady Spartans. The win moved the Lady Warriors record to 4-5 overall and 1-2 in region play.

Obituaries

Thelma Leigh Seabolt Lance

Thelma Leigh Seabolt Lance of Cleveland passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. She was 76.

Mrs. Lance was born Dec. 16, 1941, in Union County, to the late Arch and Julia Wilkins Seabolt. She retired from Talon, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Thelma was preceded in death by her brothers, J.D. Seabolt and Fletcher Seabolt; and sister, Gladys Wehunt.

Frances Marie Black

Mrs. Frances Marie Black, 65, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Mrs. Black was born April 16, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late James Schneider and Joan MacDougal Schneider. She was employed as an administrator with Charlotte Oncology.

Robert Michael Burton

Mr. Robert Michael Burton, 51, of Commerce, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018.

Born July 24, 1967, in White County, Mr. Burton was employed for a number of years with Babyland General and Original Appalachian Artworks as a maintenance supervisor. More recently, he had entered in to the healthcare field, earning his degree as a medical assistant.