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The Penske truck driven by Heinze crashed into the fence at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. (Photo/submitted)

The Penske truck driven by Heinze crashed into the fence at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. (Photo/submitted)

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Car chase leads to shots fired

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   A police chase resulted in shots fired in White County. On Saturday morning, Oct. 7, shortly after 11 a.m., Habersham E-911 dispatched Emergency Medical Services to a reported vehicle fire 562 Sutton Road in Demorest.

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One less thing

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Amy Mays was building her cleaning business in Sautee Nacoochee when a good friend was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. In addition to undergoing cancer treatments, her friend was also taking care of her elderly mother.
Lillian Hall shares her concerns with the Board of the Commissioners regarding short-term rentals. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Lillian Hall shares her concerns with the Board of the Commissioners regarding short-term rentals. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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‘Something’s gotta change’

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   Tensions ran high during the public comment portion at the latest Board of Commissioners meeting. At its meeting on Monday, Oct. 2, the commissioners heard from three White County citizens mostly concerning short-term rentals.
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Voter registration deadline nears

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Elections and Registration office is ready for the Helen municipal election in November. Only voters who live in the city limits of Helen will be allowed to vote. The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 7 election is Tuesday Oct.
Cody and Jessica Montgomery, with their son Jaxson, help people at Levi’s House in Cleveland. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Cody and Jessica Montgomery, with their son Jaxson, help people at Levi’s House in Cleveland. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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A hand up

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   A recovery home is helping men get and stay sober in Cleveland. Levi’s House is a Christian recovery home for men that offers an in-house, one-year program based on the 12-step program. Cody and Jessica Montgomery opened Levi’s House in Cleveland on May 1.
Billy Pittard

Billy Pittard

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Pittard sure to stay

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   At its meeting on Monday, Oct. 2, the White County Board of Commissioners unanimously and officially named Interim County Manager Billy Pittard as the permanent county manager.
Hoyt and Imogene Autry in their home in Cleveland. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Hoyt and Imogene Autry in their home in Cleveland. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Autrys celebrate 192 years of life

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   Hoyt Autry reached a century of life on Monday, Sept. 25 right where it all started in White County.
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United Way of White County

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United Way strengthens amid leadership changes

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The United Way of White County is continuing to move along in supporting the community, despite the recent resignations of key board members. In the previous week, both the board president and the board secretary resigned.
The auditorium in the Performing Arts Center will be filled with more than 700 seats when construction is complete. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

The auditorium in the Performing Arts Center will be filled with more than 700 seats when construction is complete. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Coming attraction

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   There’s a lot going on inside the 41,000-square foot structure that will soon be White County High School’s Performing Arts Center. Throughout September, paint has been going on the walls and finishings were going on the inside.