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Maggie Blair, left, and Claire Beckman get set to go up for a block during the area win Tuesday night over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Blair, left, and Claire Beckman get set to go up for a block during the area win Tuesday night over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits 7-AAA matche

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The race for the Area 7-AAA volleyball title began this week for the White County High School squad as they took on Dawson County and North Hall in a tri-match Tuesday night in Dawsonville. The Lady Warriors, ranked No.
The 2021 Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon in Helen. (File photo from 2020 parade)

The 2021 Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon in Helen. (File photo from 2020 parade)

Oktoberfest to kickoff next week in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 2, 2021
It’s almost time for Oktoberfest season in Helen. The festivities throughout the city begin Thursday, Sept. 9, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 7. At the Helen Festhalle (1074 Edelweiss Strasse), Oktoberfest celebrations will run from Sept. 9-12, Sept. 16-19, Sept. 23-26, then daily from Sept.
The White County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Windstream and Trailwave/HEMC in applying for federal and state funding for proposed expansions of broadband internet services.

The White County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Windstream and Trailwave/HEMC in applying for federal and state funding for proposed expansions of broadband internet services.

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County joins Windstream, Trailwave in applying for funds to expand broadband internet service

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Windstream and Trailwave/HEMC in applying for federal and state funding for proposed expansions of broadband internet services. Commissioners voted at an Aug. 24 meeting to serve as the conduit for both proposals, should funding be awarded.
A 2-year-old girl died in a tragic incident in Sautee Nacoochee on Monday, Aug. 30, after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway.

A 2-year-old girl died in a tragic incident in Sautee Nacoochee on Monday, Aug. 30, after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway.

Child dies when hit in driveway

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 2, 2021
A 2-year-old girl died in a tragic incident in Sautee Nacoochee on Monday, Aug. 30, after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway. According to a Georgia State Patrol report, a 2014 Honda CR-V was turning into a private driveway on Woodland Drive just before 6 p.m.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Director of Emergency Medical Transportation Scott Masters (right) speaks to county commissioners Aug. 30, along with White County Public Safety Director David Murphy (middle) and county EMS Director Bill Scandrett (left). (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Director of Emergency Medical Transportation Scott Masters (right) speaks to county commissioners Aug. 30, along with White County Public Safety Director David Murphy (middle) and county EMS Director Bill Scandrett (left). (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Ambulance service to get more help on calls

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 2, 2021
White County plans to temporarily add another ambulance to aid emergency medical services facing greater demand amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the region.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

COVID case average hits high

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). An Aug. 31 update from DPH showed the average at 34.6 cases, eclipsing the previous high of 30 cases on Jan.
Annika Vandiver picked up the win over Gilmer County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver picked up the win over Gilmer County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors get region wins

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
After suffering their first loss of the season last week, the White County softball team, ranked No. 5 in the latest Class AAA state poll, bounced back with a pair of wins to get back on the winning track.
The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 

The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 

Bean Creek Choir concert cancelled

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled.