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Kylie Watkins tries to score from close range during the region battle with Pickens last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins tries to score from close range during the region battle with Pickens last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors clinch No. 2 seed for tourney

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors basketball team locked up the No. 2 seed for the Region 6-AAA tournament with a 53-42 win over Greater Atlanta Christian in regular home finale Tuesday night in Cleveland.
The White County Board of Education honored Mossy Creek Elementary School students who received awards during the BETA state convention in Savannah back in December. Pictured above (front row from left to right): Collins Jackson, Nora Hampton, Jooniper Montgomery, Marley Martin, Kaitley Davidson, Gwen Nash and Bethany Sanders. Back row from left to right: Kaitlin Dunn, Marc Dunn, and Jana Gossett. (Photo/Patrick Fargason)

The White County Board of Education honored Mossy Creek Elementary School students who received awards during the BETA state convention in Savannah back in December. Pictured above (front row from left to right): Collins Jackson, Nora Hampton, Jooniper Montgomery, Marley Martin, Kaitley Davidson, Gwen Nash and Bethany Sanders. Back row from left to right: Kaitlin Dunn, Marc Dunn, and Jana Gossett. (Photo/Patrick Fargason)

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Board of Ed. hears concerns on Homestead exemption

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   The White County Board of Education pushed back its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 30 fifteen minutes to take public comment on House Bill 581 and the board’s decision to opt-out.
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White County Public Safety

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Garage catches fire in early morning

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Multiple emergency services responded to a commercial building fire in the early hours of the morning on Friday, Jan. 31, according to a press release from White County Public Safety. At 3:48 a.m.
Optimist Club member and Web Developer Craig Inglis smiles for a photo with President Kathryn Vazquez and Secretary Kimberly Johnson after presenting a donation of $4,000 to the club. (Photo/submitted)

Optimist Club member and Web Developer Craig Inglis smiles for a photo with President Kathryn Vazquez and Secretary Kimberly Johnson after presenting a donation of $4,000 to the club. (Photo/submitted)

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Spreading optimism in White County

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The first Thursday of February is annually recognized by Optimist International as Optimist Day, and White County is getting in on the action.
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Council votes to increase compensation

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   Following up on a vote that was tabled at its Jan. 6 meeting, the Cleveland City Council voted to raise the pay for its mayor and council during its Feb. 3 meeting. The ordinance, which will go into effect when the new council is installed on Jan.
Bryson Howe is the No. 2 seed in the 190-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bryson Howe is the No. 2 seed in the 190-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors begin road to Macon at 6-AAA tourney

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors will start the road to Macon on Saturday with the Area 6-AAA tournament in Gainesville. The boy's tournament starts at 9 a.
Ollie Weiland, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to win the Area 8 title at 100 pounds. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Ollie Weiland, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to win the Area 8 title at 100 pounds. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WCHS girls set for Area 8 tournament

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School girls' wrestling heads into the Area 8 tournament Friday with high hopes of winning some individual titles and getting several wrestlers into the All-Classification State Sectionals next month.
Kylie Watkins looks to score in the low post during the matchup with Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins looks to score in the low post during the matchup with Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors stumble in region matchup

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday in Cleveland as Dawson County picked up a big road win, 45-39. The loss dropped the Lady Warriors' record to 8-2 in Region 6-AAA play and 16-5 overall.