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Local Cub Scout Pack 140 kicked off its annual Twilight Camp this week. Scouts from kindergarten through fifth grade enjoyed a special visit from the North Georgia Wildlife Park where they met several fascinating animals up close. From left are Xander Wooley, Olivia Parsons, Kade Gibson, Joann Wooley, Malachai, Bryce Willis, Weston Thomas, Jonas Wade, Matt Wooley and North Georgia Wildlife Park animal handler Tom Bennett. (Photo by Kim Wooley)

Local Cub Scout Pack 140 kicked off its annual Twilight Camp this week. Scouts from kindergarten through fifth grade enjoyed a special visit from the North Georgia Wildlife Park where they met several fascinating animals up close. From left are Xander Wooley, Olivia Parsons, Kade Gibson, Joann Wooley, Malachai, Bryce Willis, Weston Thomas, Jonas Wade, Matt Wooley and North Georgia Wildlife Park animal handler Tom Bennett. (Photo by Kim Wooley)

SLICE OF LIFE: How long is it?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Letter to the Editor: Results matter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
As voters begin paying attention to the Senate race, I've been thinking about what really matters when choosing a candidate. For me, it's not the commercials, the slogans or the attacks.
Nathan Eason is the White County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent.

Nathan Eason is the White County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent.

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Meadows are sanctuaries for pollinators

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Nathan Eason Each year I get calls on how to establish a meadows, and I realized I’ve never quite addressed this topic. So here’s my best attempt to present my best take on this process. Historically, before man’s influence, natural fields of grasses existed.
The  African American Heritage Site Cabin is located on the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus, 283 Highway 255 North in Sautee Nacoochee. FILE PHOTO 

The  African American Heritage Site Cabin is located on the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus, 283 Highway 255 North in Sautee Nacoochee. FILE PHOTO 

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Our View: Acknowledge all of White County's history

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
White County has a rich, local history. Diverse cultures have impacted the story of this place we call home. We can be proud of our forebears whose achievements made White County a better place.
Ronda Rich

Ronda Rich

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No father on Father’s Day

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Ronda Rich         There is a little boy, age 11, who will, no doubt, fall fitfully to sleep on the eve of Father’s Day. Then, perhaps, he will awaken to a pillow wet with sadness. Many are the people who will spend the day trying valiantly to cheer him up.
Kristi Casey

Kristi Casey

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Finding joy

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Kristi Casey Picture 7-year-old you. What did you look like? How did it feel? Where did you find joy? Do you remember what you were obsessed with?For me, it was reading. My grandparents gave me a box set of Chronicles of Narnia when I turned six.
On June 7, I had the chance to chat with my friend Rick Bragg, backstage of the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist was the keynote speaker of the annual Southern LitFest. I had the honor of introducing him. (Photo by Jackie Kennedy.)

On June 7, I had the chance to chat with my friend Rick Bragg, backstage of the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist was the keynote speaker of the annual Southern LitFest. I had the honor of introducing him. (Photo by Jackie Kennedy.)

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Here’s a guarantee for Rick Bragg’s next book

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Dink NeSmith         Words.        Some folks are good saying them. Others are good when writing them.        My friend Rick Bragg is not just good in both categories. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist is spectacular.
Denise Etheridge

Denise Etheridge

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My two dads

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Denise Etheridge Seven months after my father, Robert Schneider, had passed away I found myself looking at Father's Day cards in the stationary section of Caserma Ederle's Post Exchange. I selected a card for him before remembering he was no longer living.
Paul Kimball

Paul Kimball

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Because of COVID

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
By Paul KimballRecently, we stayed at a major hotel chain for two nights, and upon returning to our room later in the day,much to our dismay, the room was as disheveled as when we had left it.