Will Wade
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Carly Henderson and Denise Etheridge The June 16 Primary Runoff votes are in and county election officials confirmed that voter turnout was strong during both advanced in-person voting and on Election Day.
Will Wade
Fire Station No. 9 responded to a mountain rescue call hours after being put into operation. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Noel Cochran
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Will Wade
Fire Station No. 9 responded to a mountain rescue call hours after being put into operation. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Noel Cochran
The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Julie Black, right, and Ellie Shelbnutt both finished as a state runner-up at the Class AAA state meet in May. MARK TURNER/WCN
White County's Ansleigh Vandiver looks to make a pass during the Lady Warriors' game last week against Milton High School at the UNG Team Camp in Dahlonega. Vandiver hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to send the game to sudden death overtime, but Milton scored on the first possession of OT to take a 54-52 win. MARK TURNER/WCN
Motorists passing through on Highway 441 and visitors to the City of Dillard should use caution as there is ongoing road construction in the area. MEGAN HORN/CNI
A young man drowned at Panther Creek in Habersham County on June 7. FILE PHOTO
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Will Wade
Fire Station No. 9 responded to a mountain rescue call hours after being put into operation. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Noel Cochran
Helen Police Chief Aletha Barrett
Motorists passing through on Highway 441 and visitors to the City of Dillard should use caution as there is ongoing road construction in the area. MEGAN HORN/CNI
The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Julie Black, right, and Ellie Shelbnutt both finished as a state runner-up at the Class AAA state meet in May. MARK TURNER/WCN
White County's Ansleigh Vandiver looks to make a pass during the Lady Warriors' game last week against Milton High School at the UNG Team Camp in Dahlonega. Vandiver hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to send the game to sudden death overtime, but Milton scored on the first possession of OT to take a 54-52 win. MARK TURNER/WCN
The Cleveland City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget on June 4. From left are Council Members C.J. McDonald and Jeremy McClure, Mayor Josh Turner and Council Members Annie Sutton and Nan Bowen. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Grand Re-Opening attendee Olivia Weideman tries out a land lottery simulator at the Sautee Nacoochee History Museum. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
From left are SNC’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” actors Elaina Bryant, Steven Glude, Melodie Spevack, Fletcher Nonnemaker, Josh Peck and Kiki Lee, shouting “Huzzah!” DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Motorists passing through on Highway 441 and visitors to the City of Dillard should use caution as there is ongoing road construction in the area. MEGAN HORN/CNI
A young man drowned at Panther Creek in Habersham County on June 7. FILE PHOTO
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Julie Black, right, and Ellie Shelbnutt both finished as a state runner-up at the Class AAA state meet in May. MARK TURNER/WCN
White County's Ansleigh Vandiver looks to make a pass during the Lady Warriors' game last week against Milton High School at the UNG Team Camp in Dahlonega. Vandiver hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to send the game to sudden death overtime, but Milton scored on the first possession of OT to take a 54-52 win. MARK TURNER/WCN
