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Silas Mulligan had a game-high 24 points in the Warriors' win over Dawson County Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan had a game-high 24 points in the Warriors' win over Dawson County Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors basketball wins 7-AAA opener

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The White County High School basketball teams opened the 7-AAA schedule Tuesday night in Cleveland, getting a split with Dawson County. The Warriors used a big second half effort to get past the Tigers, 71-52, while the Lady Warriors dropped a 62-47 decision.
A proposed map adopted by the Georgia General Assembly would split White County into two state Senate districts. (Map image courtesy Georgia General Assembly’s Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office)

A proposed map adopted by the Georgia General Assembly would split White County into two state Senate districts. (Map image courtesy Georgia General Assembly’s Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office)

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White County could see shift in state Senate, House with legislature's new district maps

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
White County representation in the Georgia General Assembly appears set to change next year, according to proposed maps recently approved during the legislature’s redistricting process.
U.S. Census 2020

U.S. Census 2020

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Did 2020 Census undercount White County and Georgia?

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The White County government could contest its population count from the 2020 U.S. Census, arguing that the actual total is higher than what has been reported. Current 2020 Census data lists the county’s population at 28,003, only a 3% increase from 10 years earlier.
A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Intersection of Campbell/Hood Street (going west) to Helton Road, Liberty Lane, Stoney Creek Road, to the intersection of Campbell and Helton Road.

A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Intersection of Campbell/Hood Street (going west) to Helton Road, Liberty Lane, Stoney Creek Road, to the intersection of Campbell and Helton Road.

Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
UPDATE: The notice has been lifted. A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Intersection of Campbell/Hood Street (going west) to Helton Road, Liberty Lane, Stoney Creek Road, to the intersection of Campbell and Helton Road.
Bryson Cronic, left, and Darius Cannon celebrate after a touchdown during the Warriors' region win over Gilmer County last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Bryson Cronic, left, and Darius Cannon celebrate after a touchdown during the Warriors' region win over Gilmer County last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors clinch playoff spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
For the fourth time in five years, the White County Warriors will be part of the GHSA state football playoffs. The Warriors clinched the state spot with a 52-25 win over Gilmer County last Friday night in Cleveland.

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Smith steps down

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
After a four straight trips to the state tournament, the White County Lady Warrior volleyball program is looking for a new head coach. Shannon Smith announced this week she is stepping down after four years.
The Lady Warriors are headed back to the state meet after finishing second in the Region 7-AAA meet last week at Unicoi State Park. The runners will compete in the Class AAA race Friday at 11:15 a.m. in Carrollton. Members of the team are, front left, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, Lily Gearing, Brianna Bilhovde, Lydia Davidson, Reese Vandegriff, and Emma Marrow. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors are headed back to the state meet after finishing second in the Region 7-AAA meet last week at Unicoi State Park. The runners will compete in the Class AAA race Friday at 11:15 a.m. in Carrollton. Members of the team are, front left, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, Lily Gearing, Brianna Bilhovde, Lydia Davidson, Reese Vandegriff, and Emma Marrow. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors earn state bid

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
If it's November, it's time for the White County girl's cross country team to hop on a bus and head to Carrollton. The Lady Warriors earned their annual trip to the GHSA State Cross Country Championships with a second place finish at the Region 7-AAA meet last week at Unicoi State Park.
A big change is coming to Warrior Stadium.

A big change is coming to Warrior Stadium.

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Turf coming to WCHS

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
A big change is coming to Warrior Stadium. White County Board of Education approved a plan last week to replace the the stadium's grass field with artificial turf. The project is set to begin late February, 2022.
White County High School’s Warrior Stadium will have a new look come next fall with plans to install an artificial turf field.

White County High School’s Warrior Stadium will have a new look come next fall with plans to install an artificial turf field.

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Artificial turf to be added to football field

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
White County High School’s Warrior Stadium will have a new look come next fall with plans to install an artificial turf field. The White County Board of Education has approved a start date of Feb. 28, 2022, for the work.
Northeast Georgia Regional Library System Director Delana Knight discusses a concept design for a new library with White County Commissioner Terry Goodger. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Northeast Georgia Regional Library System Director Delana Knight discusses a concept design for a new library with White County Commissioner Terry Goodger. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Checking out the library

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 4, 2021
A library fundraising committee invited guests to hear their dream for how a new facility could serve many residents – while emphasizing to potential supporters that the need is indeed real. The Oct.