Dr. Larry Lyon speaks during a dinner held to celebrate Truett McConnell University's business school on March 14. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Deputy and School Resource Officer Amanda Roach makes sure Wyatt Marchiel, 9, of Cleveland is properly secured in his child safety seat. Roach, who is assigned to Cottrell Elementary School in Lumpkin County, was certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician on March 13, at the Cleveland Fire Station. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
The Helen Commission is considering allowing a ferris wheel to be installed in the city. METRO CREATIVE
White County firefighters responded to a barn fire on March 14.
Jill Baughman will be the next assistant superintendent for the White County School System. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is seeking land in White County for future Habitat homes. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Eight people qualified to run in local races in the May 19 Primary. FILE PHOTO
Cows graze in the pasture near the Nacoochee Mound during the Cows Come Home Celebration at Hardman Farm State Historic Site on March 7. See more photos on page 6A. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Law enforcement seized 32 kilograms of methamphetamine, four pounds of fentanyl, numerous diverted pharmaceutical opioids and multiple firearms during Operation Silent Hand this week. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Randall and Jackie Townley founded TNT Simmental Farm soon after their move to White County in 2004. Since then, they have worked to encourage and support cattle-showing youth around White County and beyond. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
