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Volunteers watch over the ducks in last year’s Great Helen Duck Race. (file photo)

Volunteers watch over the ducks in last year’s Great Helen Duck Race. (file photo)

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Weekend features farm fun, duck race

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   There will be lots of family fun and ways to support the community this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hardman Farm State Historic Site will welcome families to its annual Mountain Farm Celebration.
White County Mouldings operates on Appalachian Trail Drive beside the Pine Hill Drive neighborhood. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

White County Mouldings operates on Appalachian Trail Drive beside the Pine Hill Drive neighborhood. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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City works to stop sawdust, noise issues

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A lumber business has been causing some problems for its neighbors, and the city is hoping remedies are made during the business’ self-imposed shutdown, which started Friday.
Marci Brown with Finn, Charlie Thomas and Haley Thomas are ready to welcome folks to gather turnip greens at their field on Charlie Thomas Road. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Marci Brown with Finn, Charlie Thomas and Haley Thomas are ready to welcome folks to gather turnip greens at their field on Charlie Thomas Road. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Field of greens

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The turnip greens are ready. About 25 years ago, Charlie Thomas and Ray Black opened their field of turnips along Charlie Thomas Road for the public to pick their own at no charge.
Justin Whitmire approaches the Cleveland Alcohol Review Board to show what he saw when zooming in on the city’s map. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Justin Whitmire approaches the Cleveland Alcohol Review Board to show what he saw when zooming in on the city’s map. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Package store appeal fails

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Tonight’s lottery to determine who may open a package store in Cleveland will have four applicants after a fifth applicant’s appeal was denied by the city’s Alcohol Review Board Monday night.
Deena Allison Handy loves wearing t-shirts that build awareness for breast cancer and remind women to get their mammograms. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Deena Allison Handy loves wearing t-shirts that build awareness for breast cancer and remind women to get their mammograms. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Double trouble: Handy found a fresh start after second diagnosis

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Deena Allison Handy had been getting her yearly mammograms since she was in her mid-30s. Her maternal grandfather was one of the few men who get breast cancer, and she knew the family history increased her chances of having breast cancer, too.
Shep enjoys some outside time at Smithgall Humane Society. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Shep enjoys some outside time at Smithgall Humane Society. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Spay the stray

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   Spaying and neutering pets are the best ways to control overpopulation. Carolyn Hergert, board member and volunteer at Charles Smithgall Woods Humane Society in Cleveland says that new pet owners should prioritize getting their new furry friends fixed.
Smoke continues to rise Monday morning from the remains of the home involved in an explosion and fire. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Smoke continues to rise Monday morning from the remains of the home involved in an explosion and fire. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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House explodes

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   A loud boom heard on Sunday evening was an explosion and fire that took a family’s home. On Sunday, Oct. 8 around 8:30 p.m., White County Communications received reports of an explosion and residential fire in the area of Gunn Circle.
The Penske truck driven by Heinze crashed into the fence at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. (Photo/submitted)

The Penske truck driven by Heinze crashed into the fence at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. (Photo/submitted)

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Car chase leads to shots fired

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   A police chase resulted in shots fired in White County. On Saturday morning, Oct. 7, shortly after 11 a.m., Habersham E-911 dispatched Emergency Medical Services to a reported vehicle fire 562 Sutton Road in Demorest.

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One less thing

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Amy Mays was building her cleaning business in Sautee Nacoochee when a good friend was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. In addition to undergoing cancer treatments, her friend was also taking care of her elderly mother.