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Board of Education members toss dirt in front of the site next to Tesnatee Gap Elementary School. Shown from left are Linda Erbele, John Solmon, John Estes, School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Charlie Thomas, and Missy Jarrard. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Board of Education members toss dirt in front of the site next to Tesnatee Gap Elementary School. Shown from left are Linda Erbele, John Solmon, John Estes, School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Charlie Thomas, and Missy Jarrard. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

School system breaks ground on new transportation facility

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The White County Board of Education broke ground for new transportation center on March 29. This ESPLOST-funded project is being developed by Charles Black Construction, after the board selected them for several school facility projects in January last year.
Georiga Forestry Commission advises not burn permits today Monday, March 28

Georiga Forestry Commission advises not burn permits today Monday, March 28

High Fire Danger Conditions In Effect through Monday, March 28

News Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
High Fire Danger conditions continue to be in effect for Monday afternoon through Monday Evening for low humidities and high winds in North and Central Georgia.  Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 1:53 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
Mike Melton

Mike Melton

Mike Melton named interim county manager

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Former county manager Mike Melton will return to the post on an interim basis beginning March 28. The White County Board of Commissioners announced the move Thursday morning, March 24, following a called meeting.
The district wide teacher of the year will be chosen from the six candidates at the March 31 school board meeting.

The district wide teacher of the year will be chosen from the six candidates at the March 31 school board meeting.

Getting to know nominees for White County’s Teacher of the Year

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The White County School System will announce its 2021-2022 systemwide teacher of the year at its meeting on Thursday, March 31. Candidates for the honor were named teachers of the year for their respective schools: Jennifer Johnson (Mt.
City has requested firm to investigate concerns about operations

City has requested firm to investigate concerns about operations

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Report recommends changes at HPD

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 24, 2022
An independent firm’s investigation of Helen Police Department procedures and personnel concerns produced multiple recommendations for operational changes. Earlier this month city officials said the probe stemmed from complaints about the police department’s work environment.
Joey Cason

Joey Cason

County manager resigns suddenly

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 24, 2022
For the second time in a year, White County will be searching for a new county manager following the resignation of Joey Cason. Cason sent notice to the county Board of Commissioners this past Saturday stating his last day would be Friday, April 1.
Allison Funk

Allison Funk

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MCES principal to fill central office position

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Mossy Creek Elementary School Principal Allison Funk will become the White County School System’s director of student accountability and elementary curriculum. The White County Board of Education approved the personnel change at the March 21 called meeting.
High Fire Danger Conditions are present in White County on Monday, March 21.

High Fire Danger Conditions are present in White County on Monday, March 21.

High Fire Danger Alert for March 21

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
High fire danger conditions are present in North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities today.  A Special Weather Statement was issued March 21 at 3:35 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.