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Mike Renshaw speaks at an August 2022 White County Rotary Club meeting. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Mike Renshaw speaks at an August 2022 White County Rotary Club meeting. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Commission fires Renshaw

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission, after a 1-1/2 hour long – and reportedly difficult – executive session, returned to open meeting and voted to end the term of employment for County Manager Mike Renshaw, effective April 11.
Over 700 contestants registered for this year’s 34th Annual Trout Tournament in Helen over the weekend. Above, the younger generation observes the old on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Over 700 contestants registered for this year’s 34th Annual Trout Tournament in Helen over the weekend. Above, the younger generation observes the old on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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60-year tradition continues in tourney

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Friday, April 7, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   Long before Helen’s annual Trout Tournament came to fruition, a man named A.W. (Arnold Woodrow) Locklear started a tradition for three families that would span over six decades and four generations.
Juliana Dean, Noel Cochran, Marybeth Thomas, Lauren Dean Anderson were all hired to fill open positions in White County Schools.

Juliana Dean, Noel Cochran, Marybeth Thomas, Lauren Dean Anderson were all hired to fill open positions in White County Schools.

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Schools select new principals, directors for openings

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Board of Education hired new principals for Mt. Yonah Elementary and Tesnatee Gap Elementary, and also hired new directors for Warrior Academy and the system’s finance department Thursday night. All hires are effective next school year.
Mountain Education Charter High School System’s Central Office is in Cleveland on Tom Bell Road. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Mountain Education Charter High School System’s Central Office is in Cleveland on Tom Bell Road. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Legislators save Mountain Ed

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Mountain Education Charter High School got good news on Wednesday, March 29, when legislation saving the school and the two other charter schools was one of the last to pass in this year’s General Assembly session.
White County School System Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher places her head in her hands as fellow school honorees Brad Abernathy, Tina Vandiver and Meredith McConnell congratulate her. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

White County School System Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher places her head in her hands as fellow school honorees Brad Abernathy, Tina Vandiver and Meredith McConnell congratulate her. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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‘Perfect choice’

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   When her name was announced as System Teacher of the Year, Holly Witcher emotionally brought her hands to her face in shock as the White County Middle School gym sounded with applause.
County Manager Mike Renshaw will be leaving for a position on Cape Cod. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

County Manager Mike Renshaw will be leaving for a position on Cape Cod. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Renshaw leaving, county seeks new manager

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission will be combing resumes once again, as its current county manager is leaving to take a position as town manager in Falmouth, Mass.
County Manager Mike Renshaw is one of three finalists for a position as town manager in Falmouth, Mass.

County Manager Mike Renshaw is one of three finalists for a position as town manager in Falmouth, Mass.

White County may soon be looking for manager again

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Friday, March 31, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News White County's manager is one of three finalists for a position as town manager in Falmouth, Mass.
Juliana Dean will be the new principal at Mt. Yonah Elementary.

Juliana Dean will be the new principal at Mt. Yonah Elementary.

Schools select new principals

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Friday, March 31, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Board of Education hired new principals for Mt. Yonah Elementary and Tesnatee Gap Elementary, and also hired new directors for Warrior Academy and the system’s finance department Thursday night. All hires are effective next school year.
Donald Hunt

Donald Hunt

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City closes to honor passing of Public Works Director Hunt

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The City of Cleveland lost a giant with the death of long-time Public Works Director Donald Hunt. An active employee with the city at 87 years old, Hunt passed away March 27, 2023. Long-time former mayor Don Stanley described Hunt as a fine Christian man.
The central building/main house of the castle features guest rooms, a commercial kitchen, the great hall and more. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

The central building/main house of the castle features guest rooms, a commercial kitchen, the great hall and more. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Castle in the sky

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   As you first drive up the 1,600-foot driveway you are greeted by a painted Eurasian owl, a symbol of philosophy and wisdom, above the main gate.