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The Lady Warriors have earned their first-ever Final Four berth.

The Lady Warriors have earned their first-ever Final Four berth.

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Chasing a state title

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The White County High School volleyball team continued their historic season Tuesday night, knocking off Columbus 3-0 in Class AAA Elite Eight matchup to earn the program's first-ever trip to the Final Four.
White County Elections Supervisor Jody Davis (left) and Chief Registrar Carol Smith review paperwork as early voting got underway this week.

White County Elections Supervisor Jody Davis (left) and Chief Registrar Carol Smith review paperwork as early voting got underway this week.

Early voting begins, heavy turnout seen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Early voting began in White County Monday. Turnout has been running ahead of 2020 so far. As of Tuesday morning, 425 voters had cast ballots at the White County Board of Registar's office in Cleveland.
White County High School senior Hazen Ramey, left, and her father Rich.

White County High School senior Hazen Ramey, left, and her father Rich.

Hazen Ramey named 2022 Homecoming Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
White County High School senior Hazen Ramey, left, and her father Rich, react moments after she was named Homecoming Queen last Thursday at Warrior Stadium.
WCHS Homecoming Parade

WCHS Homecoming Parade

'Groovy' WCHS Homecoming Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
It's Homecoming week at White County High School, and the students and faculty got the big week started off right with a 1970's themed Warrior Disco parade Monday afternoon.
This is a preliminary sketch of the new hotel planned for the northern end of Helen. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

This is a preliminary sketch of the new hotel planned for the northern end of Helen. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Hilton-branded hotel proposed for Helen

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Attendees of the Helen City Commission meeting Sept. 20 got a glimpse of a new hotel proposed for the city. J.T. Gangwal, owner of the Holiday Inn Express in Helen, presented preliminary sketches for the approval of Helen Commissioners. The 90-room hotel will be a Home 2 Suites, a Hilton brand.
The longest Octoberfest in the country kicked off in Helen last weekend with a parade and the traditional tapping of the keg. Helen has hosted an Octoberfest event since 1970.

The longest Octoberfest in the country kicked off in Helen last weekend with a parade and the traditional tapping of the keg. Helen has hosted an Octoberfest event since 1970.

It's Octoberfest time in Helen

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The longest Oktoberfest in the country kicked off last week, with a free-admission-for-locals night at the Festhalle on Thursday, Sept. 8. For many, the celebration starts with the parade and tapping of the keg, held Saturday, Sept. 10.
From left, Folk Pottery Museum trustees and judges John Luhn, Stewart Swanson and Bill House admire the “Best of Show” four-face jug created by Daniel Bollinger.

From left, Folk Pottery Museum trustees and judges John Luhn, Stewart Swanson and Bill House admire the “Best of Show” four-face jug created by Daniel Bollinger.

Folk Pottery Festival 'turns' 14

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Despite pouring-down rain on Saturday morning, September 3, the 14th Annual Folk Pottery & Arts Festival attracted lively, bouyant crowds all day. Some vendors set up tents on the soggy lawn. Other craftspeople had tables in the community hall, selling pottery or fiber arts.
From left, Sonny (Paul) Watkins, Ann New Banke and Ike Stovall greet each other before the meeting.

From left, Sonny (Paul) Watkins, Ann New Banke and Ike Stovall greet each other before the meeting.

Nacoochee School memories

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
More than 45 former students of the Nacoochee School reunited on Saturday, August 20, continuing an annual tradition, first started in 1989. It had been temporarily suspended after 2019, due to Covid-19. Some folks were joined by spouses, children and friends.
Skylake resident Andy Negra waves from the field between the 4th and 5th innings of the Braves game against Houston Astros in Atlanta.

Skylake resident Andy Negra waves from the field between the 4th and 5th innings of the Braves game against Houston Astros in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves honor local World War II vet

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
A 98-year-old WWII veteran, Andy Negra, a resident of Skylake, was honored Aug. 19 at Truist Park in Atlanta, during the Atlanta Braves game. In conjunction with “Keep the Spirit of 45 Alive” and VJ Day which was Aug. 14, Andy Negra was recognized on the field between the fourth and fifth innings.