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WCHS softball coach Drew Owens, shown last year during a summer workout, will be allowed to work out his players when the conditioning program begins in two weeks. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS softball coach Drew Owens, shown last year during a summer workout, will be allowed to work out his players when the conditioning program begins in two weeks. (Photos/Mark Turner)

A New Start

Mark Turner
Friday, May 29, 2020
The Georgia High School Association began the process of restarting high school athletics in Georgia, announcing a plan for summer conditioning to begin on June 8. Since the middle of March, high school athletics in the state has been shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
White County High School senior Bentley Cronic will continue her academic and athletic career at Piedmont College in the fall. Cronic signed a letter of intent this week to become part of the Lady Lions' basketball program. Piedmont College is a NCAA D-III college in Demorest. The Lady Lions finished 19-9 this past season, and have won three of the last four USA South tournament titles. Shown during the signing ceremony are, from from left, Galen Robinson, Amanda Robinson, Bentley Cronic, Thad Cronic, and C

White County High School senior Bentley Cronic will continue her academic and athletic career at Piedmont College in the fall. Cronic signed a letter of intent this week to become part of the Lady Lions' basketball program. Piedmont College is a NCAA D-III college in Demorest. The Lady Lions finished 19-9 this past season, and have won three of the last four USA South tournament titles. Shown during the signing ceremony are, from from left, Galen Robinson, Amanda Robinson, Bentley Cronic, Thad Cronic, and C

Cronic signs with Piedmont College

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
White County High School senior Bentley Cronic will continue her academic and athletic career at Piedmont College in the fall. Cronic signed a letter of intent this week to become part of the Lady Lions' basketball program. Piedmont College is a NCAA D-III college in Demorest.
Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WRCD opens more facilities to public

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department as it begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. WCRD Joe Gailey the latest news this week, including announcing the opening of several fields for use with baseball, softball, and soccer.
The GHSA's plan to restart high school sports activities could be the first step to get the Warriror squads back in action for the fall sports season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The GHSA's plan to restart high school sports activities could be the first step to get the Warriror squads back in action for the fall sports season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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GHSA mulls plans to restart activities

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Georgia High School Association is expected to soon announce a plan for restarting high school sports. And the first phase could come as early as June 1. GHSA executive director Dr.
Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities

Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities

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Yonah Preserve, pickleball courts open

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities.
The TMU softball complex, above, along with the baseball complex and soccer venue will be upgraded with lights later this summer. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

The TMU softball complex, above, along with the baseball complex and soccer venue will be upgraded with lights later this summer. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU adds lights to outdoor facilities

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
When the upcoming sports season kicks off later this year for the Truett McConnell soccer, softball, baseball teams, they will be able to play night games for the first time in school history.
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

McCue among Positive Athlete winners

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 14, 2020
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.
The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

WCRD opens fall registration

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The White County Recreation Department opened registration for fall sports this week, with a hopeful eye toward the future.
Dawson Day

Dawson Day

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TMU's Day earns NAIA All-America golf honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Truett McConnell's Dawson Day has been named to the 2020 NAIA PING All-America third team and the 2020 NAIA PING South All-Region team. "Dawson has had a tremendous career at TMU," Head Coach Steve Patton said.