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School budget heads to public hearings

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Community members and school officials were reminded during a May 20 Board of Education meeting that the school board will hold two public hearings on a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026. The first hearing will be held at 5:45 p.m.
Chrystal Coker assists an unhoused client during last Thursday’s event at His Hands and Feet Ministry Thrift Store. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Chrystal Coker assists an unhoused client during last Thursday’s event at His Hands and Feet Ministry Thrift Store. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Homeless outreach highlights local need

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Monday, May 19, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   Chris sleeps in his car and doesn’t feel comfortable sharing his real name. He says he works, but he needs a few things, including a meal.
The White County Honor and Color Guard presented a 21 gun salute and performed Taps during a ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients on May 8. From left are Bob Bardenwerper, Dave Fortner, Garey Huff, Tommy Chastain and Larry Clark. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

The White County Honor and Color Guard presented a 21 gun salute and performed Taps during a ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients on May 8. From left are Bob Bardenwerper, Dave Fortner, Garey Huff, Tommy Chastain and Larry Clark. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Veterans remember an unpopular war

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Monday, May 19, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   The Vietnam War was an unpopular conflict that often left seen - and unseen - scars upon the service men and women who were lucky enough to return home.

Faith in action

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Friday, May 9, 2025
White County News   The rain threatened but never fell to dampen the spirits of the pastors, congregants, and community leaders that came together last week to honor the National Day of Prayer, at Cleveland First Methodist Church.
Leann Fuller gets a hug from Laura Corley after being named Teacher of the Year (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Leann Fuller gets a hug from Laura Corley after being named Teacher of the Year (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Fuller named White County Teacher of the Year

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
When Leann Fuller's name was called as White County Teacher of the Year, it was like someone had hit the pause button and everything stopped temporarily. Everyone around her — the other worthy nominees, people in the bleachers — were clapping and shouting.
Missy Jarrard, School Board chair, stresses fiscal responsibility. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Missy Jarrard, School Board chair, stresses fiscal responsibility. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

School board delays tennis courts

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
  The White County Board of Education balanced optimism for future projects with a commitment to fiscal responsibility at its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 24.
Finalists for the White County School System Employee of the Year await the final verdict.

Finalists for the White County School System Employee of the Year await the final verdict.

Haas, Taylor Honored for Dedication to White County Students

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
By Jerry Grillo Two dedicated employees in the White County School System were recognized last week for their exceptional commitment to special needs students, as Jack Haas was named Bus Driver of the Year and Johnny Taylor was honored with the Employee of the Year award.
DOT bridge replacement plans

DOT bridge replacement plans

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DOT proposes bridge replacement

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Friday, April 25, 2025
by Linda Erbele White County News   Some 65 people attended a public information open house, Tuesday night at the Sautee Nacoochee Center, where the proposed bridge replacement over the Chattahoochee River in Helen was discussed.
Skyler Hughes is following in his father's footsteps.

Skyler Hughes is following in his father's footsteps.

Chick-fil-A getting supersized

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Friday, April 25, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   For local loyalists of Chick-fil-A, it’ll be as if a month of Sundays has hit the calendar. Make that several months.