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Debbie Carter-Dye and student representatives Kamiah McCullough, Ryleigh Jenkins, and Kass Brown present the new student body representative initiative to the White County Board of Education. (Photo/Hannah Caudell)

Debbie Carter-Dye and student representatives Kamiah McCullough, Ryleigh Jenkins, and Kass Brown present the new student body representative initiative to the White County Board of Education. (Photo/Hannah Caudell)

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White County Middle students get to be voice for change

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
by Hannah Caudell White County News   White County Middle schoolers got into the election season spirit with their own votes cast for student body representatives who will act as their advocates for positive school activities and change.
White County Farmers Exchange President Gilbert Barrett gives a speech thanking farmers for their work. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

White County Farmers Exchange President Gilbert Barrett gives a speech thanking farmers for their work. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Rise and shine

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The 21st annual Farm City Week Breakfast was hosted by the White County Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 21.
The current ramp outside the historic courthouse, made with treated wood, will be replaced by a ramp made from composite material. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

The current ramp outside the historic courthouse, made with treated wood, will be replaced by a ramp made from composite material. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Improving access to history

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The Historic Courthouse on the Cleveland Square will be getting some upgrades.
Nov. 20-28 were set nationally to be recognized as Farm-City Week.

Nov. 20-28 were set nationally to be recognized as Farm-City Week.

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County celebrates Farm City Week

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Staff report American farmers and ranchers help feed the world by producing a bounty of agricultural products. To do this, they rely on essential partnerships with urban and suburban communities to supply, sell and deliver finished products across the country and around the world.
Fundraisers Doris Skelton, Pam Summers, Jessica Wood, Randy Summers and Dennis Doll present Helen Police Chief Aletha Barrett with money raised for the White Christmas for Kids fund at the Helen City Commission meeting. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Fundraisers Doris Skelton, Pam Summers, Jessica Wood, Randy Summers and Dennis Doll present Helen Police Chief Aletha Barrett with money raised for the White Christmas for Kids fund at the Helen City Commission meeting. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Helen White Christmas raises $40,000

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News Christmas is coming, and the city of Helen has been in the giving spirit.
Tim Skidmore weighs a box of food during his volunteer shift at the White County Food Pantry. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Tim Skidmore weighs a box of food during his volunteer shift at the White County Food Pantry. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Stocking up for holidays

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News The holiday season is fast approaching, and the White County Food Pantry has been hard at work to make sure that everybody will have some food on the table. The White County Food Pantry held their fall food bank during Nov.
The White County Board of Education considered impacts to their local and state funding upon potentially opting in, including impacts to the millage rate and other funds received at the state and local level.

The White County Board of Education considered impacts to their local and state funding upon potentially opting in, including impacts to the millage rate and other funds received at the state and local level.

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Balancing act

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
by Hannah Caudell White County News With 2025 just around the corner, the White County Board of Education began to chart a course of action on House Bill 581 during their meeting Tuesday morning.
Guests fill their plates with food at last year’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Guests fill their plates with food at last year’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Travis Chapel UMC, SNC to host Thanksgiving fundraisers

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
by Hannah Caudell White County News   Both Travis Chapel United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Sautee Nacoochee Center will host Thanksgiving dinner fundraisers in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
Elections Board Secretary Russell Mobley and Board Member Lorie Crumley review a ballot during the certification process. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Elections Board Secretary Russell Mobley and Board Member Lorie Crumley review a ballot during the certification process. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Votes are official

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   One week after Election Day, the White County Board of Elections has officially certified the election’s results. The certification of the 2024 Election in White County was completed during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Former car dealer sentenced to federal prison

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   After being found guilty of wire fraud worth $3 million in July, the former owner of a White County car dealership was sentenced to federal prison this week.