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Matt Gurtler

Matt Gurtler

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Rep. Gurtler to run for Congress

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
State Rep. Matt Gurtler, whose district includes part of White County, plans to run for Congress. The Republican from Tiger announced Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, he will join the field of candidates seeking the Ninth Congressional District seat that has been held by Doug Collins of Gainesville.
Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Mayor candidates to speak at forum

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Voters will have a chance to hear directly from Cleveland mayoral candidates at a forum planned for Thursday, Feb. 27. Annie Sutton and Josh Turner will take part in the event, presented by the White County Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee, the White County News and WRWH 93.
Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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A WEEK OF WILD WEATHER

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 13, 2020
It was a crazy weather week for White County, from flooding to snow to even more rain. It began on Thursday, Feb. 6, when White County, along with most of Georgia, was hit with a downpour. This resulted in multiple road closures throughout the county due to flooding or damage.
Jeff Ramey

Jeff Ramey

Ramey joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Jeff Ramey is the latest to announce plans to run for sheriff. Ramey, 52, says he will run as a Republican in a bid to bring change to White County Sheriff’s Office operations.
Allie

Allie

Pets of the Week: Feb. 10

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 10 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Allie is an 8-month-old female pit mix. She has the most beautiful demeanor.
The snow Saturday morning covered the pedestrian bridge in Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The snow Saturday morning covered the pedestrian bridge in Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Saturday weather update

News Staff
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Saturday morning snow blanketed White County.  According to David Murphy, director of White County Public Safety, as of 10 a.m. there has been one inch of measurable snow accumulation at the EOC. Murphy said there have been several minor accidents throughout the county.
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

First rabies cases of 2020 confirmed

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020.  On Sunday, Feb.
The Chattahoochee River in Helen was raging earlier today. A flood warning has been issued until 7:45 p.m. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Chattahoochee River in Helen was raging earlier today. A flood warning has been issued until 7:45 p.m. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Weather update for Thursday, Feb. 6

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Friday UPDATE: According to David Murphy, White County officials are continuing to assess the damages from flooding on Thursday, Feb. 6. The assessments will continue. All roads have reopened, except for Sandy Flats Road between Far Winds and the Lumpkin County line.
This rendering provided to the county by Playworx of Canton shows the proposed playground area. Surfacing will be pour-in-place rubber.

This rendering provided to the county by Playworx of Canton shows the proposed playground area. Surfacing will be pour-in-place rubber.

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County to add playground at Yonah Preserve ballfield complex

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 6, 2020
In a 3-2 vote, the White County Board of Commissioners approved a roughly $150,000 proposal for a playground facility at the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex. Commissioners reviewed proposals and renderings from three finalists at their Feb.