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Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County.

Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County.

Rate of new COVID-19 cases continues

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases reached another high mark for the county at a rate of 38 new reports per day on Sept. 7, according a daily update by Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).
From left, Greg Adams stands with new owners of the IGA grocery store in Cleveland, Steve and Dana Berry. The former Adams Foods IGA was officially sold Sept. 1 and has been renamed Berry Foods IGA. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

From left, Greg Adams stands with new owners of the IGA grocery store in Cleveland, Steve and Dana Berry. The former Adams Foods IGA was officially sold Sept. 1 and has been renamed Berry Foods IGA. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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IGA store sold, remains with local ownership

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 9, 2021
One of Cleveland’s local grocery stores has new owners: Adams Foods IGA is now Berry Foods IGA. Greg and Leslie Adams finalized the sale of Adams Foods IGA to Dana and Steve Berry on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. (File photo)

Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. (File photo)

Oktoberfest celebrations come to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. The festivities throughout the city began Thursday, Sept. 9, and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 7. At the Helen Festhalle (1074 Edelweiss Strasse), Oktoberfest celebrations will run from Sept.
Sautee Nacoochee resident Ivy Rutzky worked in New York City and lived in Manhattan during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Here, she recalls the events of those tragic moments and her own reflections that day.

Sautee Nacoochee resident Ivy Rutzky worked in New York City and lived in Manhattan during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Here, she recalls the events of those tragic moments and her own reflections that day.

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Resident recalls day of attack on NY twin towers

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Sautee Nacoochee resident Ivy Rutzky worked in New York City and lived in Manhattan during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Here, she recalls the events of those tragic moments and her own reflections that day. by Ivy Rutzky Special to the News 8:30 a.m. Sept.
White County's Alex Thornton, left, and Matthew Gee stop Pickens' running back Kadyn Hampton at the line of scrimmage during the Warriors' 20-7 win last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Alex Thornton, left, and Matthew Gee stop Pickens' running back Kadyn Hampton at the line of scrimmage during the Warriors' 20-7 win last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors to face Habersham Central

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 9, 2021
The White County High School Warriors football team gets a chance to play at home again this week as Habersham Central makes the short trip to Cleveland to renew the neighborhood rivalry.
Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, there will be a traffic shift on Hulsey Road due to construction for phase 3 of the bypass.

Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, there will be a traffic shift on Hulsey Road due to construction for phase 3 of the bypass.

Hulsey Road traffic to shift starting Sept. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, there will be a traffic shift on Hulsey Road due to construction for phase 3 of the bypass. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the traffic shift will take place on Hulsey Road from Helen Highway to U.S. 129.
A Cleveland man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 4.

A Cleveland man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 4.

One person killed in Saturday single-vehicle accident

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
A Cleveland man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 4. According to Georgia State Patrol, at approximately 7 p.m. Michael Bohn, 34, was driving a 1998 Honda motorcycle west on Collins Road.
White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls.

White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls.

Injured hikers assisted at Raven Cliff Falls over holiday weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls. Crews with White County Fire Services and the Helen Fire Department responded to the area around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.
One person was seriously injured and three more received non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Sept. 3.

One person was seriously injured and three more received non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Sept. 3.

Four injured in Sept. 3 wreck

News Staff
Saturday, September 4, 2021
One person was seriously injured and three more received non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Sept. 3. According to Georgia State Patrol, Ricky Carroll Jr., 59, of Gainesville, was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger north on Hwy.
White County's Colton Turner, left, Zion McMullen, and Bryson Cronic team up to bring down Hart County running back JL Lackey during the Warriors' home opener last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County's Colton Turner, left, Zion McMullen, and Bryson Cronic team up to bring down Hart County running back JL Lackey during the Warriors' home opener last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Bulldogs run past Warriors

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The White County Warriors grabbed a 6-0 lead in the first three minutes of the 2021 home opener last Friday night, but things quickly went downhill as Hart County used a bruising running attack to fuel a 49-13 win.