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Nacoochee Village Antique Mall offers visitors multiple rooms filled top to bottom with antiques and collectibles to explore. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

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Step inside history

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

by Carly Henderson The past comes to life inside the 150-year-old Martin House at the heart of Nacoochee Village, where Nacoochee Village Antique Mall offers visitors three floors and 7,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles to explore.

Riley Gaines is a conservative political activist and former collegiate swimmer. Gaines was hosted by TMU’s Turning Point USA chapter for the “Pick Up the Mic: Ask Me Anything with Riley Gaines” event on March 24. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

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Truett McConnell hosts 'Pick Up the Mic' event with Riley Gaines

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

By Carly Henderson Truett McConnell University hosted “Pick Up the Mic: Ask Me Anything with Riley Gaines” on March 24 at the university’s Student Wellness Center. Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer at the University of Kentucky, is now a conservative political activist.

Dr. Larry Lyon speaks during a dinner held to celebrate Truett McConnell University's business school on March 14. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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TMU celebrates business school, raises funds

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

By Denise Etheridge Truett McConnell University celebrated the achievements of its Hans Hut School of Business while raising nearly $200,000 in cash gifts and pledges for student support at a dinner on March 14. Dr.

Jill Baughman will be the next assistant superintendent for the White County School System. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

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Veteran educator Jill Baughman named next assistant superintendent

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

By Denise Etheridge The White County Board of Education has appointed longtime educator and district leader Jill Baughman as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the White County School System. The board's decision was announced during a called meeting on March 11.

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

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Cows make a moo-mentous return to Hardman Farm

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

By Carly Henderson The cows have come back to Hardman Farm State Historic Site in Sautee Nacoochee. Their return was lauded during the annual “Cows Come Home Celebration” on Saturday, March 7.

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

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Operation Silent Hand leads to 20 arrests in North Georgia drug trafficking case

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Staff report Law enforcement agencies across North Georgia executed multiple search and arrest warrants this week as part of Operation Silent Hand, a months-long investigation targeting a drug trafficking organization distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl and oxycodone.

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

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TNT Simmental Farm invests in youth

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

by Carly Henderson For Randall and Jackie Townley, TNT Simmental Farm is about more than raising cattle– it’s about raising young people. The Townleys moved to White County in 2004, and TNT Simmental Farm was founded shortly thereafter.

North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park has been nominated for a national award. The park is located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

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North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park earns national nomination

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

By Carly Henderson North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park is garnering national recognition after securing a nomination for Best Safari Park in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

From left, Andy Negra, Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, Caleb Schneider and Alan Kinder gather following lunch. Schneider, 14, raises money for his Lunch with Veterans program through donations through his radio station, G.I. Jive Radio. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Teen historian brings WWII veterans together for lunch

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

By Carly Henderson Fourteen-year-old Caleb Schneider of Gainesville has been interested in World War II since he was 9 years old.

Artist Tyrus Mosley, 17, of Covington speaks with a visitor to Unicoi State Park & Lodge during WinterFest last Saturday. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

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Art blooms during WinterFest

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

by Denise Etheridge Art in many different forms blossomed across the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley’s dormant landscape for the WinterFest Arts Tour this past weekend. The two-day festival hosted more than 175 artists across four venues.