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TMU basketball player Preston Tuggle high-fives a camper during a camp that was part of the mission trip to Poland this summer. RADIO STREFA FM/SPECIAL

TMU basketball player Preston Tuggle high-fives a camper during a camp that was part of the mission trip to Poland this summer. RADIO STREFA FM/SPECIAL

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Truett McConnell shares hoops, faith in Poland

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
by REBEKAH SCOTTTMU Digital Content SpecialistThe Truett McConnell University men's and women's basketball teams recently returned from a mission trip to Poland, where student-athletes spent more than a week using basketball, service projects, and personal relationships to share the love of Christ...
The Lady Warriors posted a 3-1 record last week at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes team camp in Columbus. WCHS SOFTBALL/SPECIAL

The Lady Warriors posted a 3-1 record last week at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes team camp in Columbus. WCHS SOFTBALL/SPECIAL

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Lady Warriors getting ready for fall battles

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsIn two weeks, the White County Lady Warriors will step on the field for a preseason scrimmage against Rabun County and then open the 2026 season a few days later with a home matchup against Denmark.
The Warriors' offensive and defensive line pose for a phot during the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's team camp last week at Piedmont University in Demorest. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

The Warriors' offensive and defensive line pose for a phot during the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's team camp last week at Piedmont University in Demorest. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Warriors invest in 2026 season

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County Warriors have invested a lot of time this summer in preparing for the 2026 season. In fact, Invest was the name of the team's summer workout program over the past two months.
A LPGA Amateurs Northeast Georgia Chapter is being established locally.

A LPGA Amateurs Northeast Georgia Chapter is being established locally.

LPGA amateur chapter

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Women throughout Northeast Georgia now have a new opportunity to learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf with the official launch of the LPGA Amateurs Northeast Georgia Chapter.
WCHS defensive coordinator Zac Grace, right, talks with Zach Godfrey, middle, and Savion Anderson during a recent practice.

WCHS defensive coordinator Zac Grace, right, talks with Zach Godfrey, middle, and Savion Anderson during a recent practice.

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New classification poses new challenges this fall

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThanks to the Georgia High School Association, the landscape for high school football is changing. When the season kicks off in August, there will be seven classifications and that means a bit of a change for the White County Warriors.
Members of the WCHS drone team are, from left, Cooper Joiner, Gracie Sayer, Sophie Shipp, Stephen Sayer, Rodrigo Nieves, Logan Howell and Bryce Woodham. SUBMITTED/SPECIAL

Members of the WCHS drone team are, from left, Cooper Joiner, Gracie Sayer, Sophie Shipp, Stephen Sayer, Rodrigo Nieves, Logan Howell and Bryce Woodham. SUBMITTED/SPECIAL

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WC drone team best in the world

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsDuring the 2025-26 school year, the White County High School JROTC aerial drone team became one of the top high school programs in the world, posting several stellar performances at three events last spring.
Madi Coker, left, and Kalynn Watkins are two of the key returning players for the WCHS volleyball team. MARK TURNER/WCN

Madi Coker, left, and Kalynn Watkins are two of the key returning players for the WCHS volleyball team. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors gearing up for lots of prep work in July

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
by Mark Turner White County NewsOver the past decade, one of the most successful athletic programs at  White County High School has been the Lady Warriors' volleyball team.
Addy Harris and the WCHS softball team start the 2026 season Aug. 3 against Denmark. MARK TURNER/WCN

Addy Harris and the WCHS softball team start the 2026 season Aug. 3 against Denmark. MARK TURNER/WCN

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New region tweaks WCHS schedules

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsWith the start of the 2026 fall sports season just over a month away, things are about to get busy at White County High School.
WCHS lineman Josiah Williams works through a drill during a practice last week. MARK TURNER/WCN

WCHS lineman Josiah Williams works through a drill during a practice last week. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Warriors back to work next week at Piedmont camp

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsFor the past four weeks, the White County Warriors have been spending a lot of time in the weight room and the turf at Warrior Stadium getting ready for the 2026 high school football season.
WCHS' Maddie Kate Hall was named to the Class AAA All-State girl's golf team. WCHS ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

WCHS' Maddie Kate Hall was named to the Class AAA All-State girl's golf team. WCHS ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

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All-State honors

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Maddie Kate Hall, who graduated from White County High School in May, has been named to the Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association Class AAA All-State team. Hall is one of eight players from the state to be named to the Class AAA first team.