White County

COVID-19 variant spreads in Georgia

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, February 4, 2021

by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service

Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table & Tavern, spoke to the Cleveland City Council at its Feb. 1 meeting about concerns he had with the amendments. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Cleveland reviews alcohol ordinance

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The City of Cleveland is reviewing proposed amendments to their alcohol ordinance.

Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors take on Lumpkin County in a game to decide the region race Friday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors clinch top seed for 7-AAA tournament; Lady Warriors face Lumpkin to decide region race

Mark Turner

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Heading into the regular season finale Friday night, the White County High School basketball teams have a chance to do something this year that's never been done before in the history of the progra

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Get the Scoop cover contest continues

News Staff

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

First rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

Stephanie Hill

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

Partin Road home damaged in fire

News Staff

Friday, January 29, 2021

A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29.

Photo ID for Georgia absentee voting pitched in General Assembly bill

News Staff

Thursday, January 28, 2021

By Beau Evans
Staff Writer
Capitol Beat News Service

The WCMS eighth-grade boy's basketball team shows off the runner-up trophy following the championship game last Friday at Clear Creek Middle School in Gilmer County. (Photo/Shelton Sweets)

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Warriors finish second at eighth-grade tourney

Mark Turner

Thursday, January 28, 2021

The White County Middle School eighth-grade boy's basketball team came close to claiming the Mountain Athletic Conference title last week in Ellijay, advancing to the championship game.

Maddie Futch pushes the ball up the court during the first quarter of the Lady Warriors' region win over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors rally, stay in front of region race

Mark Turner

Thursday, January 28, 2021

At the start of the high school basketball season, White County and Lumpkin County looked to be the top two contenders for the 7-AAA girl's title..

Cooper Turner guards Cherokee Bluff's Shad Dabney during the Warriors' win Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors gut out win, take control of region

Mark Turner

Thursday, January 28, 2021

TheWhite County Warriors took a huge step toward the 7-AAA regular season title Tuesday night, knocking off Cherokee Bluff 53-46 to take over the top spot in the region season standings heading int