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Chris Dorsey

Chris Dorsey

Chris Dorsey

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Growing up, Chris Dorsey wanted to get away from White County. He said it’s a big reason why he joined the Army. In those four years he was gone, he fell in love with where he grew up.
Travis Turner

Travis Turner

Travis Turner

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Travis Turner has always felt a desire to serve White County. He and his family have lived in the area for generations, which he’s described as a “blessing”.
Election 2024

Election 2024

2024 Voter Guide

The General Primary Election is May 21, with advanced voting starting April 29. As the General Primary Election approaches, the White County News is providing candidate profiles for each contested race.
Shan Ash

Shan Ash

Shan Ash

by Eric Tiongson White County News   After a few years away, Roy "Shan" Ash is looking to get back into local government. Ash is running for the White County Board of Commissioners, seeking election as the commissioner of District One.
Terry Goodger

Terry Goodger

Terry Goodger

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Terry Goodger first ran for the White County Board of Commissioners back in 2010. 14 years and 3 terms later, he wants to do it again. “My passion for this is one of the things that drove me to seek re-election,” Goodger said.
Barry Vandiver

Barry Vandiver

Barry Vandiver

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Barry Vandiver has always liked fixing things. When he sold his lumber sawmill in 2018, the first thing he did was restore his old Toyota pickup truck. Shortly after, he started tuning up his friends’ cars, which quickly became a hobby.
Craig Bryant

Craig Bryant

Craig Bryant

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Craig Bryant never thought he would work in government. He came to White County in 1997 from Smyrna, with plans to run a car wash. By 2002, he was elected to the Board of Commissioners, thanks to an urge to help people.
Robert Morin

Robert Morin

Robert Morin

by Eric Tiongson White County News   In 2000, Robert Morin and his wife came to White County for their honeymoon. He fell in love with the area, and knew he wanted to live there one day. In 2008, they moved to White County, and save for a couple years, have been here ever since.
Rick Kelley

Rick Kelley

Rick Kelley

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Rick Kelley has lived in White County his entire life, and has always wanted to serve the area.
Seth Millican of the Georgia Transportation Alliance presents the key drivers for growth impacting the state’s transportation needs. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Seth Millican of the Georgia Transportation Alliance presents the key drivers for growth impacting the state’s transportation needs. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Leaders learn about transportation needs, inland port

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Local business and community leaders learned how important it is to prepare for the impacts of the inland port last week.