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Clyde touts OBBB

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) summed up President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” or OBBB, during a White County Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday morning. Trump signed the bill into law on July 4.
The Crush Kittens live up to their name. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

The Crush Kittens live up to their name. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

Wine, tunes flow freely at Crush Fest

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Grapes got stomped and glasses stayed full at Crush Fest 2025. Yonah Mountain Vineyards’ annual event drew large crowds despite mist and scattered rain last Saturday.
Kaya Vineyard & Winery is part of a multi-tiered company in Northeast Georgia. JERRY GRILLO/WCN PHOTO

Kaya Vineyard & Winery is part of a multi-tiered company in Northeast Georgia. JERRY GRILLO/WCN PHOTO

Kaya shining on the Dahlonega Plateau

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   On a rise in White County, just off Town Creek Road near the Lumpkin County line, where the sweeping Blue Ridge makes the sky feel bigger, Kaya Vineyard & Winery sprawls like a panorama across 90 acres of vines, cottages, and gathering spaces.
This is the first Riesling - a sweet white wine - produced and bottled by The Cottage Vineyard & Winery. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN PHOTO

This is the first Riesling - a sweet white wine - produced and bottled by The Cottage Vineyard & Winery. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN PHOTO

Fine wine, family and tribute entwine at The Cottage Vineyard & Winery

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   What began as a backyard hobby grew into The Cottage Vineyard & Winery, an agri-tourism destination that offers fine wines, sweeping views and a tranquil spot to honor veterans. The vineyard and winery is off Highway 129 in Cleveland.

Driver arrested in fatal wreck

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Staff report A Baldwin man was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and other felony and misdemeanor offenses following a fatal single-vehicle traffic accident in north Hall County on July 11.

Georgia receives highest bond rating

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Capitol Beat News Service The “Big Three” bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation.

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Gooch honored as EMC Champion

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Staff report Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch was recognized on Monday as the first recipient of the Georgia EMC Electric Cooperative Champion Award. The inaugural award was presented during the Georgia Rural Electric Managers’ Association (GREMA) conference on July 14.
Christina Ernst (far left) guides groups of tourists across the globe. (Submitted photo)

Christina Ernst (far left) guides groups of tourists across the globe. (Submitted photo)

VIP Alpine Tours celebrates 30 years

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   Christina Ernst, founder of VIP Alpine Tours, is in the business of guiding dreams for clients near and far.

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Chairman Turner reappointed in ACCG

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Staff reports   White County Chairman Travis Turner was reappointed as chair of the General County Government Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association).