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From left, CJ McDonald and Jeremy McClure shake hands after the unofficial vote totals showed them as winners in the Cleveland City Council elections. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

From left, CJ McDonald and Jeremy McClure shake hands after the unofficial vote totals showed them as winners in the Cleveland City Council elections. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Voters choose change in city elections

by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill Change will be coming to city leadership for Cleveland and Helen, with only one of four incumbents on the ballot retaining their seat in the Nov. 2 municipal elections.
A Cleveland woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday, Oct. 31, in Habersham County.

A Cleveland woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday, Oct. 31, in Habersham County.

Cleveland woman killed in Habersham wreck

A Cleveland woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident Sunday evening, Oct. 31, in Habersham County. At the time of the incident, Glenn J. Corum, 60, of Gainesville was driving a 1993 Ford F-150 south on Ga. 17 near Fred Pitts Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Shown from left at the Oct. 25 REACH Georgia scholarship signing are White County School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, White County Middle School Principal Nara Allen, Brittany Wilmont, Jazmeene Wilmont, Serenaty Brown, Ella McCusker and White County High School Principal Mary Anne Collier. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Shown from left at the Oct. 25 REACH Georgia scholarship signing are White County School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, White County Middle School Principal Nara Allen, Brittany Wilmont, Jazmeene Wilmont, Serenaty Brown, Ella McCusker and White County High School Principal Mary Anne Collier. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Brown,Wilmont chosen for REACH Georgia scholarship

Eighth-graders Serenaty Brown and Jazmeene Wilmont are White County Middle School’s REACH Georgia scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 school year. The students were honored during an Oct. 25 signing ceremony at WCMS.
Hudson Justus, left, is shown with Master's champion Nick Faldo after winning the 10U division title last week at the Faldo Hurricane Series 2021 Grand Final. (Photo/Scott Justus)

Hudson Justus, left, is shown with Master's champion Nick Faldo after winning the 10U division title last week at the Faldo Hurricane Series 2021 Grand Final. (Photo/Scott Justus)

Justus among top US juniors

Hudson Justus picked up a golf club for the first time when he was three years old. Now, six years later, Justus is one of the best junior players in the country. Justus, the son of Scott and Dawn Justus, appears to have an unlimited future in the game.
Freshman Emma Hare provided the Lady Warriors' lone offensive highlight in the series, belting a two-run home run in the second game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Freshman Emma Hare provided the Lady Warriors' lone offensive highlight in the series, belting a two-run home run in the second game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors fall to SE Bulloch; state run ends in second round

One of the best seasons in program history came to an end last week for the White County Lady Warriors in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs. The Lady Warriors fell to Southeast Bulloch in the Sweet 16 series, dropping a pair of games 2-0 and 6-2.
Jackson Harris began his podcast, The Jackson Harris Show, in August. (Submitted photo)

Jackson Harris began his podcast, The Jackson Harris Show, in August. (Submitted photo)

A passion for podcasting

A local student is working on making a name for himself in the podcast world. Jackson Harris, 16, is a sophomore at White County High School. He launched his podcast, The Jackson Harris Show, in August after being inspired by podcaster Sheila Mac out of California.
White County High School marching band members pose with some of the hardware won during their recent band competition. (Submitted photo)

White County High School marching band members pose with some of the hardware won during their recent band competition. (Submitted photo)

WCHS Marching Band earns superior ratings

On Oct. 23 the White County High School Marching Band performed their show  “1985” in the annual Hurricane Classic Marching Band Competition hosted by Monroe Area High School in Monroe. This was their second competition of the year.
U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Veterans honored at annual luncheon

Veterans and their guests heard from Billy Vaughn, an author and Gold Star father of a fallen solider, at the 17th Annual Veterans’ Luncheon held Oct. 26 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church.
Election Day is coming Tuesday.

Election Day is coming Tuesday.

Decision day nears for city elections

Election Day is coming Tuesday. Early voting wraps up this week for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 142 residents have early voted in the Cleveland election out of the city’s 2,312 registered voters. There are two seats up for grabs in Cleveland.