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John Guandolo speaks at a veterans luncheon Oct. 29 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church.

John Guandolo speaks at a veterans luncheon Oct. 29 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church.

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Veteran says U.S. in a war over information

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Even in the wake of a U.S. military operation that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, American remains targeted by jihadist networks – and some officials are unaware of how deep the threat goes, according to John Guandolo, an Army veteran with a background in national security matters.
Don’t forget to “fall back” an hour this weekend.

Don’t forget to “fall back” an hour this weekend.

Time set to change this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Don’t forget to “fall back” an hour this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m., when clocks should be set back an hour for the time change.
White County could be changing how its elections are supervised.

White County could be changing how its elections are supervised.

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County reviews election options

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 31, 2019
White County could be changing how its elections are supervised. That duty currently falls to longtime Probate Judge Garrison Baker, who plans to retire at the end of next year.
White County Chief Voter Registrar Lisa Manning explains the touch screen interface of new voting machines that will be used in 2020 elections. Georgia recently switched to a system that will produce a paper copy of voter choices in conjunction with the digital vote count. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Chief Voter Registrar Lisa Manning explains the touch screen interface of new voting machines that will be used in 2020 elections. Georgia recently switched to a system that will produce a paper copy of voter choices in conjunction with the digital vote count. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Try out new voting machine during demonstration period

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Residents can soon get a hands-on introduction to Georgia’s new voting machines. White County’s election superintendent and voter registrar invite the public to view a demonstration of the new voting machines, beginning this Monday, Nov. 4, and continuing through Friday, Nov. 15.
An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year.

An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year.

Second rabies case confirmed in White County

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year. On Tuesday, Oct.
TMU’s Dr. Jason Graffagnino speaks to commissioners Oct. 28. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

TMU’s Dr. Jason Graffagnino speaks to commissioners Oct. 28. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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TMU seeks approval on $20+ million bond request

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Truett McConnell University is seeking a revenue bond issuance of just over $20 million through the White County Development Authority to refinance debt on previous campus construction and to help fund new development. The university’s request was presented at the Monday, Oct.
Cecily and Cecilia

Cecily and Cecilia

Pets of the Week: Oct. 28

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Oct. 28 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Cecily and Cecilia are 3-month-old sisters who love to cuddle and play.
Area affected by boil water notice.

Area affected by boil water notice.

Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff
Saturday, October 26, 2019
UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted as of Monday morning. The City of Cleveland issued a boil water notice Saturday morning related to a 6-inch water main break.This is the same area that was under a boil water notice last week.
Check out photos from the homecoming parade in this week's issue.

Check out photos from the homecoming parade in this week's issue.

Headlines in the Oct. 24 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Headlines in the Oct. 24 issue of the White County News: Phase 3 begins Historical committee sets open house Prepared for the worst Warriors smack Spartans, 42-0 Lady Warriors earn state bid; O'Bryant secures boys' spot Sweet 16 Check out our classifieds.
Jacob Vaughan

Jacob Vaughan

‘Hotter than Helen Georgia’

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 24, 2019
It’s been nearly 10 years since singer-songwriter Jacob Vaughan came to Helen as a child on a family vacation – but the memory continues to inspire him. In fact, it’s front and center in his song, “Helen Georgia.