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The GHSA is still planning to allow high school football teams to officially start practice July 27, while the rest of the fall sports will begin in August. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The GHSA is still planning to allow high school football teams to officially start practice July 27, while the rest of the fall sports will begin in August. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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GHSA relaxes restrictions, allows intra-squad work

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 9, 2020
The official start date for high school football, volleyball, softball, cross country and competition cheerleading is three weeks away, but whether or not there will be a 2020 season is still far from being decided.
The Mountain Football League laid out the plans this week for the start of the 2020 youth football season.

The Mountain Football League laid out the plans this week for the start of the 2020 youth football season.

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MFL sets practice guidelines

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
The Mountain Football League laid out the plans this week for the start of the 2020 youth football season. MFL officials release the summer workout and practice schedule on Tuesday, along with the guidelines  for safety measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Camryn Dorsey, left, and Dasha Cannon are two of several returning players from the Lady Warriors' Elite Eight team last year. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Camryn Dorsey, left, and Dasha Cannon are two of several returning players from the Lady Warriors' Elite Eight team last year. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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COURT TIME

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the White County High School volleyball team hasn't been able to get in a lot of preparation for the 2020 season.
Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at White County High School. (Photo/ UGA Sports Communications

Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at White County High School. (Photo/ UGA Sports Communications

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Craig earns Scholars List honor

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
White County High School graduate Caroline Craig is one of three University of Georgia golfers named to the All-American Scholars list by the Women's Golf Coaches Association.
Jeff Branyon, right, is TMU's new cycling coach, while Steve Patton, left, will be the mountain bike recruiting coordinator. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Jeff Branyon, right, is TMU's new cycling coach, while Steve Patton, left, will be the mountain bike recruiting coordinator. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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Branyon named TMU cycling coach

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Staff report   Jeff Branyon has been named the head coach of the Truett McConnell University cycling team. TMU officials made the announcement on June 19, and Branyon is already on the job.
White County Middle School will restart its athletic program in July.

White County Middle School will restart its athletic program in July.

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Middle school practices planned

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
White County Middle School will restart its athletic program in July. The school has released it's initial summer plans for the 2020 fall athletic season for cross country, volleyball and softball.
On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Association's executive committee voted 53-10 to adopt the 30-second shot clock for basketball.

On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Association's executive committee voted 53-10 to adopt the 30-second shot clock for basketball.

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Shot clock coming to high school hoops

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 25, 2020
On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Association's executive committee voted 53-10 to adopt the 30-second shot clock for basketball.
Annabeth Vandiver

Annabeth Vandiver

Ramey, Vandiver, Dotson in 2020 class

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
A trio of former White County High School athletes are among a  group of area athletes selected to be a part of the BLITZ Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. Annabeth Vandiver, Bella Ramey and Jessie Dotson represent WCHS in this year's class, joining 49 other high school athletes in the induction class.
After getting back to work a little over the past few weeks, the White County High School athletes will have a week off next week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's Dead Week, which begins Sunday and runs through July 5.

After getting back to work a little over the past few weeks, the White County High School athletes will have a week off next week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's Dead Week, which begins Sunday and runs through July 5.

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GHSA allows use of sports equipment; teams set to take time off for Dead Week

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 25, 2020
After getting back to work a little over the past few weeks, the White County High School athletes will have a week off next week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's Dead Week, which begins Sunday and runs through July 5.

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WCRD announces Phase 2 of reopening plan

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The White County Recreation Department will begin Phase 2 of reopening process at their county facilities Beginning Monday, June 22, WCRD will reopen their office from 7 a.m-8 p.m, Monday-Thursday, and  7 a.m.-5 p.m., on Friday, and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.