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A residence on Goat Neck Road was destroyed by a fire reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, April 12. (Submitted photo)

A residence on Goat Neck Road was destroyed by a fire reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, April 12. (Submitted photo)

House destroyed by lightning strike

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
A residence on Goat Neck Road was destroyed by a fire reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, April 12. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
White County News update

White County News update

No injuries reported in overnight storm

Stephanie Hill
Monday, April 13, 2020
White County, like much of Georgia, endured severe storms late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Fortunately, no injuries reported had been reported as of Monday morning.
White County FFA is holding a Vidalia onion sale.

White County FFA is holding a Vidalia onion sale.

White County FFA holding onion sale

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2020
White County FFA is holding a Vidalia onion sale. The cost for 10-pound bags is $10, 25-pound bags is $17, and 40-pound bags is $25. The last day to order is Sunday, April 19. Those who order will receive an e-mail with pick-up hours and dates.
City of Cleveland

City of Cleveland

Cleveland City Council to hold second Monday meeting

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2020
The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.  Due to the city’s response to COVID-19 – this meeting will be held by teleconference. The public is welcome to join the teleconference.
Diesel

Diesel

Pets of the Week: April 13

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of April 13 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At Charles Smithgall Humane Society, Diesel is 9 ½ -year-old American bulldog/boxer mix. He’s a big love bug who’s been only sweet since arriving after his owner passed. Diesel weighs 77 pounds.
There is a chance for severe weather Sunday into Monday morning. (Image courtesy of National Weather Service)

There is a chance for severe weather Sunday into Monday morning. (Image courtesy of National Weather Service)

White County issues weather briefing for Sunday

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2020
White County Public Safety has issued the following weather briefing summary: ALL EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS ARE NOW ON ALERT FOR POSSIBLE ACTIVATION. All departments review and enhance your prepardness efforts for this significant weather potential.
Capitol Beat

Capitol Beat

Georgia Democrats seek broader mail-in vote amid coronavirus

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service   Georgia Democratic Party leaders are pushing for state election officials to send absentee ballots to every voter and pay for postage ahead of the delayed June 9 primary as concerns over coronavirus remain strong.
Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a virtual forum for 9th District congressional candidates this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a virtual forum for 9th District congressional candidates this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia to hold virtual form

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2020
Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a virtual forum for 9th District congressional candidates this Saturday at 1 p.m. The format has been changed to a Zoom videoconference due to coronavirus concerns. Those interested in attending are asked to email yrng2017@gmail.
Senior members of the golf team are, from left, Kenzie Benson, Ansley Talafous, Toby Turner, Sarah Berry, and Rachel Brock. Not shown is Grace Jones. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Senior members of the golf team are, from left, Kenzie Benson, Ansley Talafous, Toby Turner, Sarah Berry, and Rachel Brock. Not shown is Grace Jones. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WCHS Warrior golf, tennis teams

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 9, 2020
For the White County High School golf and tennis teams, March and early April were supposed to be the busiest time of the season. But COVID-19 changed everything, and the Warrior squads watched the bulk of their season get washed away in the pandemic.