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Sports Editor Mark Turner won third place in the Sports Coverage category. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Sports Editor Mark Turner won third place in the Sports Coverage category. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Turner, Jones win Georgia Press awards for White County News

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Staff Reports   The White County News team brought home multiple awards from the Georgia Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. The contest was for work published in 2022. Winners were announced Friday during the association’s 136th annual convention in Jekyll Island.
Derick Canupp

Derick Canupp

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County names assistant manager

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners announced on Tuesday that Public Works Director Derick Canupp will assume the role of Assistant County Manager. He will continue to manage the public works department, and take on additional responsibilities over time.
The contract for White County’s advanced life support ambulance service, managed through Northeast Georgia Health System, increased by $250,000 in the new fiscal year. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

The contract for White County’s advanced life support ambulance service, managed through Northeast Georgia Health System, increased by $250,000 in the new fiscal year. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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County approves $27.9 million budget

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners approved its fiscal year 2024 budget at a called meeting Monday, June 12. The approval came after a brief public hearing for comments about the budget, during which no one spoke.
White County High School lead mental health counselor Francesca Smith said everyone can be sad or have fear, but when someone feels that way more times than not, there may be something more underneath that one emotion. (Photo/Metro Creative Graphics)

White County High School lead mental health counselor Francesca Smith said everyone can be sad or have fear, but when someone feels that way more times than not, there may be something more underneath that one emotion. (Photo/Metro Creative Graphics)

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Working through the struggle

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
by Torie Buck White County News   Francesca Smith, the lead mental health counselor at White County High School, described mental health as a “brain cold.
Designer Debbie Young presents the miniature Old Sautee Store to owners Rose Mariee and Don Allison. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Designer Debbie Young presents the miniature Old Sautee Store to owners Rose Mariee and Don Allison. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Store gets mini version

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The Old Sautee Store is a treasure trove with lots of historic items to look at. Now, the store has one more treasure to explore.
Sebastian Wiley, a familiar face on the White County High School stage, is heading to New York City to improve his acting skills. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Sebastian Wiley, a familiar face on the White County High School stage, is heading to New York City to improve his acting skills. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Wiley acting on his goals

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   While visiting New York City last summer, Sebastian Wiley learned about a summer theater program the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts offers. This summer, he’s a student in the school’s Summer Intensive Training Program.
The Bridge Church Pastor Patrick Ballington listens as Igor Buben, joined by his wife Mariia, serves as a guest pastor at a recent service. Buben was spreading awareness about the war in Ukraine and sharing the work his church, God’s Light Church in Lublin, Poland, is doing to help people affected. (Photo/Lauren Filbeck)

The Bridge Church Pastor Patrick Ballington listens as Igor Buben, joined by his wife Mariia, serves as a guest pastor at a recent service. Buben was spreading awareness about the war in Ukraine and sharing the work his church, God’s Light Church in Lublin, Poland, is doing to help people affected. (Photo/Lauren Filbeck)

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Bridging borders, bringing hope

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   At the end of May, a young couple from Poland visited White County in the hopes of raising awareness and shedding light on the continued work they are doing in Ukraine.
Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Up, up and down

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The 50th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race didn’t go exactly as planned this year. Unprecedented winds made any significant long-distance travel nearly impossible.