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Pets of the Week: Nov. 4

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Nov. 4 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Fiona is a 1-year-old female who is super petite.
An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019.

An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019.

Third rabies case confirmed

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019. On Tuesday, Oct.
Frederick Ritzler of Athens tries hulling a walnut, with help from his grandmother, Nancy Greear of Helen. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Frederick Ritzler of Athens tries hulling a walnut, with help from his grandmother, Nancy Greear of Helen. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Headlines in the Oct. 31 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Headlines in the Oct. 31 issue of the White County News: Try out new voting machines during demonstration period TMU seeks approval on $20+ million bond request Slow going in Cleveland, Helen early voting Lady Warriors look for podium spot Playoff run ends Check out our classifieds.
Gateway Theatre Company received two superior ratings and one excellent rating at the recent Georgia Theatre Conference. (Submitted photo)

Gateway Theatre Company received two superior ratings and one excellent rating at the recent Georgia Theatre Conference. (Submitted photo)

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Gateway Theatre earns superior, excellent ratings at conference

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 31, 2019
It was a busy month for the Gateway Theatre Company as they not only prepare for an upcoming show, but also for students as they earned superior and excellent ratings at the Georgia Theatre Conference.
Shown from left are Kayla Everett, Ruth Davidson, Candice Merante, Ben Perrin, Hector Molina, Grace Allison, Jacob Thomasson, Collins Dunn and Adam Wiley at the film festival. (Submitted photo)

Shown from left are Kayla Everett, Ruth Davidson, Candice Merante, Ben Perrin, Hector Molina, Grace Allison, Jacob Thomasson, Collins Dunn and Adam Wiley at the film festival. (Submitted photo)

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Warrior TV places in top 10 at film festival

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 31, 2019
For the first time in program history, Warrior TV placed in the top 10 at the All American High School Film Festival in New York City.
The White County Historical Society is asking for the public’s help in updating their list of local cemeteries, originally published in 1985.

The White County Historical Society is asking for the public’s help in updating their list of local cemeteries, originally published in 1985.

Historical Society needs your help to locate and preserve cemeteries

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The White County Historical Society is asking for the public’s help in updating their list of local cemeteries, originally published in 1985. “So far we have located 62 cemeteries with over 11,500 graves,” says Bill Huff, with the historical society.
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, possibly final, open house next month related to historic preservation planning.

A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, possibly final, open house next month related to historic preservation planning.

Historic overlay open house set for Nov. 14

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, possibly final, open house next month related to historic preservation planning. The public discussion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Union Grove Campground (301 Amen Drive, Building 400, in Cleveland).
Early voting has been at a trickle so far in Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting has been at a trickle so far in Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Slow going in Cleveland, Helen early voting

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Early voting has been at a trickle so far in Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. As of Monday, Oct. 28, only 24 people out 518 registered voters in Helen had cast ballots in the city commissioners race, says Marilyn Chastain, Helen city clerk.
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News update

Fire safety tips for the season

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 31, 2019
National Fire Prevention Month is wrapping up, but there are several tips residents can abide by to make their home safer with colder weather and the holiday season approaching.
Shown from left at the Oct. 25 unveiling of a fundraising “thermometer” sign in downtown Cleveland are United Way of White County representatives Wayne Hardy, Paul Scott Abbot, Carl Free, Beth Kastner, Nathan Eason, Donald Harris, Denise Loggins, Carol Powel and Gene White. (Photo/Susan Egan)

Shown from left at the Oct. 25 unveiling of a fundraising “thermometer” sign in downtown Cleveland are United Way of White County representatives Wayne Hardy, Paul Scott Abbot, Carl Free, Beth Kastner, Nathan Eason, Donald Harris, Denise Loggins, Carol Powel and Gene White. (Photo/Susan Egan)

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The Power of One

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
With a theme of “The Power of One,” United Way of White County kicked off its 2020 campaign Friday, Oct. 25, unveiling a thermometer sign showing a fundraising goal of $85,000 to help enrich thousands of lives in White County.