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GBI makes arrest in attempted murder-for-hire

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
The GBI arrested a Cleveland man for criminal solicitation in an attempted murder-for-hire case.  Freddie Warthen, 31 of Cleveland, was arrested Jan. 6, and also charged with home invasion and aggravated assault in a separate incident in White County.
Chris Dorsey addressed county commissioners about a neighbor’s application for a short-term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Chris Dorsey addressed county commissioners about a neighbor’s application for a short-term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Commission approves 2 of 3 STR requests

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission approved two conditional use permits for short term rentals and denied one at its meeting Monday night.
The crowd of 85 participants splash into Unicoi Lake for the annual Winter Bear Plunge Saturday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

The crowd of 85 participants splash into Unicoi Lake for the annual Winter Bear Plunge Saturday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Bearing a cold splash: Crowd braves winter water for annual Unicoi plunge

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The water wasn’t too bad Saturday morning. That’s what Collin Thibeau and Bryson Howe thought as they took a dip prior to the official Winter Bear Plunge to test out the water.
Rebecca Yardley, a Cleveland city council person, last week announced her candidacy for chair of the Georgia Republican Party.

Rebecca Yardley, a Cleveland city council person, last week announced her candidacy for chair of the Georgia Republican Party.

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Yardley seeks top state GOP post

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   A Cleveland woman could become the top Republican in the state. Rebecca Yardley, a Cleveland city council person, last week announced her candidacy for chair of the Georgia Republican Party.
White County Board of Elections and Registration members Mike Mays, Todd Marks and Louise Nix take a closer look at the precinct map to find potential polling place locations. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

White County Board of Elections and Registration members Mike Mays, Todd Marks and Louise Nix take a closer look at the precinct map to find potential polling place locations. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Board changes voting location

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Voters in the Blue Creek precinct will have a new polling place, and voters in the Town Creek precinct can look forward to a possible change in their polling place, too.
Hardy participants crash into the lake at last year’s Winter Bear Plunge, held annually by the Friends of Unicoi at Unicoi State Park. (file photo)

Hardy participants crash into the lake at last year’s Winter Bear Plunge, held annually by the Friends of Unicoi at Unicoi State Park. (file photo)

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Winter Bear Plunge takes place at Unicoi Saturday

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Friday, January 6, 2023
Friends of Unicoi State Park will host the annual Winter Bear Plunge Saturday. The event will begin with registration at 10 a.m., with participants jumping into the water at 11:30 a.m. About 50-75 people typically participate in the plunge each year.
Airport Road was closed due to flooding on the Post Road end Wednesday morning. It was reopened by 11:22 a.m. (Photo/submitted by David Murphy)

Airport Road was closed due to flooding on the Post Road end Wednesday morning. It was reopened by 11:22 a.m. (Photo/submitted by David Murphy)

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Road wave: Heavy rain causes flood watch

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a flood watch for White County through 7 p.m. Jan. 4. As of 9:55 a.m.
Gary Donehoo holds a photo of him, Alan Walden and Eddie Floyd with Lynyrd Skynyrd in front of his wall of memorabilia of the band. “They were all good guys,” Donehoo said. “The original band, they were hungry, they all came from west Jacksonville… they knew the only way out was education, music or sports.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Gary Donehoo holds a photo of him, Alan Walden and Eddie Floyd with Lynyrd Skynyrd in front of his wall of memorabilia of the band. “They were all good guys,” Donehoo said. “The original band, they were hungry, they all came from west Jacksonville… they knew the only way out was education, music or sports.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Sharing life with legends

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
By Samantha Sinclair White County News   Gary Donehoo now lives on a quiet mountain in Sautee, but 50 years ago he was living the highs and lows of a rock and roll manager. “I kinda fell into the music business,” Donehoo said. “Backed into it, you could say.

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More vacation rentals coming

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Planning Commission recommended approval for three conditional use permits for short term rentals, and recommended denial of one.
Volunteers sort food at the White County Food Pantry Tuesday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Volunteers sort food at the White County Food Pantry Tuesday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Pantry needs more volunteers

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Food Pantry planned to be open five days starting this week, but the plan was put on hold due to a lack of volunteers. The pantry is regularly open 10 a.m. to noon Monday-Thursday. The goal is to be open on Fridays, too.