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Rep. Mike Collins speaks to attendees during a May 28 meet and greet at North Georgia BBQ in White County. Collins met with voters and discussed his campaign ahead of the June 16 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

Rep. Mike Collins speaks to attendees during a May 28 meet and greet at North Georgia BBQ in White County. Collins met with voters and discussed his campaign ahead of the June 16 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

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Collins visits White County on campaign stop ahead of Senate runoff

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
By Carly Henderson  Rep. Mike Collins brought his U.S. Senate campaign to White County on May 28, meeting with local voters during a series of stops across Georgia ahead of the Republican primary runoff.Attendees gathered at North Georgia BBQ in Cleveland at 3 p.m.
Supporters applaud cancer survivors during the White County Relay for Life on May 29. Brandy Roquemore, center left, and Brenda Jolly walk behind Rita and Chris Burdett. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

Supporters applaud cancer survivors during the White County Relay for Life on May 29. Brandy Roquemore, center left, and Brenda Jolly walk behind Rita and Chris Burdett. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

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White County celebrates survivors, remembers loved ones at Relay for Life

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
By Denise Etheridge Close to 125 cancer survivors, their caregivers and family members, and Relay team participants attended the May 29 Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Dinner and Walk at Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church Life Center.
The White County High School JROTC Honor Guard participated in Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Cleveland's Freedom Park. The annual event is organized by American Legion Roy Head Post 16. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

The White County High School JROTC Honor Guard participated in Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Cleveland's Freedom Park. The annual event is organized by American Legion Roy Head Post 16. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

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White Countians brave rain to observe Memorial Day 

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By Denise Etheridge and Carly Henderson Faithful patriots attended Memorial Day ceremonies in White County on Monday despite persistent rain showers that rolled through Northeast Georgia throughout the day.
Caroline Tatum throws her hands in the air in celebration after receiving her diploma during the 2026 White County High School graduation ceremony. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

Caroline Tatum throws her hands in the air in celebration after receiving her diploma during the 2026 White County High School graduation ceremony. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

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Graduates make a splash at soggy commencement

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By Carly HendersonDespite weather delays and multiple changes to the evening’s plans, the White County High School Class of 2026 was able to celebrate graduation Friday night, May 22, in Warrior Stadium.
From left, Karan Sosebee, Carly Adam and daughter Charlotte Adam, Eunice Meaders and Melanie Williams will share stories and memories of Whelchel Meaders and his life this Memorial Day. ERIN ETRIS/WCN

From left, Karan Sosebee, Carly Adam and daughter Charlotte Adam, Eunice Meaders and Melanie Williams will share stories and memories of Whelchel Meaders and his life this Memorial Day. ERIN ETRIS/WCN

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Meaders family misses potter patriarch this Memorial Day

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
by Erin Etris       This Memorial Day will be unlike any other for Cleveland’s Karan Sosebee and her family. It’s the first one her father, Whelchel Meaders, won’t be a part of since his passing in December of 2025.
Helen met this week to discuss public parking.

Helen met this week to discuss public parking.

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Helen Commission approves parking plan amid packed house

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Carly HendersonThe City of Helen Commission approved a parking plan at its May 19 meeting, allowing all employees in the city of Helen, as well as Helen and White County residents, free parking at the city’s two municipal lots on each side of Edelweiss Strasse.
May 19 Primary Election results are in.

May 19 Primary Election results are in.

Record turnout marks White County Primary

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
By Carly Henderson and Denise EtheridgeThe May 19 Primary votes are in and county officials confirmed that voter turnout was strong. For now, White County voters can relax until June 16 when runoff races will be held in Georgia.
Property owners donated land to Chattahoochee Christian School. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Property owners donated land to Chattahoochee Christian School. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Chattahoochee Christian School celebrates 51-acre land donation

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Special to the White County NewsUnder an open North Georgia sky last week, surrounded by families, students, church leaders and community supporters, Chattahoochee Christian School gathered to celebrate the gift of 51 acres in Cleveland, with a night of worship, prayer and dedication.