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Shown in back, from left, are Robert Lundy, Daniel Myers, Daniel Ratigan, Ben Perrin, Blaze McCue, Annabelle Brackett, Mollie Cutchshaw, Jacob Thomasson, Kamrehn Sims, Griffin DeFoor; middle from left, Courtney Blalock, Alana Olson, Kayla Everett, Vanessa Nicholson; front row, Ollie Freeman. Not pictured are Bailey Hulsey, Gabe Talafous, Jackson Rowland. (Submitted photo)

Shown in back, from left, are Robert Lundy, Daniel Myers, Daniel Ratigan, Ben Perrin, Blaze McCue, Annabelle Brackett, Mollie Cutchshaw, Jacob Thomasson, Kamrehn Sims, Griffin DeFoor; middle from left, Courtney Blalock, Alana Olson, Kayla Everett, Vanessa Nicholson; front row, Ollie Freeman. Not pictured are Bailey Hulsey, Gabe Talafous, Jackson Rowland. (Submitted photo)

Warrior TV wins national awards

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Warrior TV recently won two national awards from the Student Television Network National Convention.
The Cleveland City Council approved an asbestos abatement proposal for the former Talon manufacturing building on Campbell Street.

The Cleveland City Council approved an asbestos abatement proposal for the former Talon manufacturing building on Campbell Street.

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Cleveland selects bid for removing asbestos at Talon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The Cleveland City Council approved an asbestos abatement proposal for the former Talon manufacturing building on Campbell Street.
Matthew Morgan

Matthew Morgan

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Driver charged in death of passenger

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
A driver involved in a Feb. 17 wreck has been charged following the death of a passenger days later. Matthew Morgan, 30, of Marquette, Michigan, has been charged with homicide by vehicle and other offenses following the crash on Helen Highway near Tom Bell Road.
White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers.

White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers.

Local COVID-19 cases decline

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 4, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers. The local average dropped to 2.
The White County Board of Commissioners have awarded a bid for resurfacing part of Post Road.

The White County Board of Commissioners have awarded a bid for resurfacing part of Post Road.

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$750,00 bid awarded for road project

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners have awarded a bid for resurfacing part of Post Road. A bid of $750,579.02 from Blount Construction was chosen by commissioners at their March 1 meeting. The project involves a full depth reclamation, leveling and overlay of 2.
Evan Quarles

Evan Quarles

Quarles and O’Bryant lead WCHS 2021 graduates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
White County High School recently announced Evan Quarles as the 2021 class valedictorian, with Eamonn O’Bryant as the salutatorian. Quarles said he knew he was near the top of the class, but wasn’t sure if he had the top spot.
White County High School has been named a 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School.

White County High School has been named a 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School.

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WCHS named AP STEM School

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
White County High School has been named a 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the 2021 Advanced Placement Honor Schools last week.
No foul play is suspected in a Helen death investigation on Saturday, Feb. 27.

No foul play is suspected in a Helen death investigation on Saturday, Feb. 27.

No foul play suspected in Helen death investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
No foul play is suspected in a Helen death investigation, according to Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens. The victim, Michael Stewart, 62, of Helen, died of natural causes, said White County Coroner Ricky Barrett. Stewart was found deceased on Saturday, Feb.
White County School System will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine.

White County School System will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine.

White County schools to hold teacher vaccination day March 11

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
White County School System announced today it will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine. There will be no school for students on that day. Gov.