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Braxten Palmer drives a delivery truck as part of his work-based learning assignment. (Photo/submitted)

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Program gives hands-on experiences

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

by Torie Buck White County News Braxten Palmer knows that while driving a delivery truck, you can get in some pretty tight spots. Palmer, a student in the work-based learning program, has been able to get his commercial driver’s license working with B&M Metals.

Tesnatee Gap Principal Octavius Mulligan shares a laugh with kindergartner Raleigh Brode in the cafeteria. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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Goodbyes begin for 3 school leaders

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County Schools will be looking for a few new leaders to fill big shoes in the district.

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Yellow bells are ringing

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

by Bill Kinsland Correspondent This shrub is an ornamental hybrid which is a cross of two other species from China. The hybrid was created in Gottingen Botanical Garden in Germany in 1878 and imported into the United States about 1889. It is a member of the Olive Family (Oleaceae).

The White County Board of Commissioners approved seeking an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at a called meeting Feb. 27.

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County seeks FEMA grant, hires grant consultants

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

by Linda Erbele White County News The White County Board of Commissioners approved seeking an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at a called meeting Feb. 27. Depending on what is granted, the award could be as high as $552,227.

Seth Grindle, Mountain Education Charter School’s STAR Student, sits in the flower bed that he plans to clean up this spring for his Eagle Scout project. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Grindle is STAR Student

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Seth Grindle never heard of STAR Student before getting the phone call informing him that he had earned the honor.

Events include a puppet show that shares the history of the farm. (Photo/submitted)

Celebrate the return of the cows this weekend

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

The iconic Nacoochee Mound and its surrounding pasture, on the grounds of the historic Hardman Farm, is also home to cattle for 10 months of the year. These dairy cattle are being raised to become milking cows. The field is vacated every winter to sustain the meadow.

Dalton Young rehearses a song for the talent show. (Photo/submitted)

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Talents, abilities to shine at show

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News There are some very talented kids and graduates of White County’s special education program. One can sing the ABCs backwards. Another can perform tricks with a basketball.

A home on Starlight Drive in Sautee Nacoochee burned to the ground Wednesday, Feb. 22, in spite of valiant effort from White County Fire Services. (Photo/submitted)

Fire levels home on Starlight

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

White County and Helen firefighters responded Wednesday, Feb. 22 to a report of a fire at a home on Starlight Drive in Sautee Nacoochee. The first units to arrive reported that the home was fully involved and confirmed that it was unoccupied.

Octavius Mulligan, Jill Baughman and Shelly McDonald.

School leaders moving on at end of year

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County Schools will be looking for a few new leaders to fill big shoes in the district.

White County’s Ollie Weiland is a state champion wrestler. (Photo/Mark Turner)

State Champion

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News White County High School’s Ollie Weiland captured a state championship Saturday afternoon, winning the 105-pound division at the Georgia High School Association All-Classification Girls state tournament in Macon.