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Sydnee Nix, right, beats Habersham Central's Taylor Acker to the ball during Tuesday's match in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Sydnee Nix, right, beats Habersham Central's Taylor Acker to the ball during Tuesday's match in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors shut out Raiders; Warriors draw with West Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
It was cold. It was wet. Really wet. But the first round of the Crown Mountain Cup played on Monday night in Cleveland. The White County varsity soccer squads opened play in the annual tournament, which concludes Saturday in Dahlonega.
Ellie Gearing tries to make a pass out of a double-team during the Class AAAA playoff game last week in Columbus. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Ellie Gearing tries to make a pass out of a double-team during the Class AAAA playoff game last week in Columbus. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
White County's deepest run in the state basketball playoffs in more than 35 years came to an end last week in Columbus as the Lady Warriors were knocked out of the Class AAAA tournament by No. 1 Carver-Columbus, 65-49.
The 18th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County is set for April 13-14.

The 18th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County is set for April 13-14.

Celebrity golf tournament date set

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The 18th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County is set for April 13-14.
Carol Jackson

Carol Jackson

Jackson set to run for probate judge

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Carol Jackson has added her name to the list of declared candidates for White County probate judge. The White County native is an associate vice president of North Georgia Technical College for regional economic development and has previously served in various public positions.
White County Board of Commissioners Chairman Travis Turner (middle) reads aloud the proclamation as fellow commissioners listen, from left Craig Bryant, Edwin Nix and Lyn Holcomb. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Board of Commissioners Chairman Travis Turner (middle) reads aloud the proclamation as fellow commissioners listen, from left Craig Bryant, Edwin Nix and Lyn Holcomb. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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County makes Second Amendment statement

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners have made clear their support for citizens’ right to keep and bear arms.
Hank

Hank

Pets of the Week: Feb. 24

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 24 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Hank is a 2-year-old male Blue Heeler who is all love. Hank gets along with most dogs and adores all people.
Time is running out to register as a voter for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), as well a special election for Cleveland mayor.

Time is running out to register as a voter for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), as well a special election for Cleveland mayor.

Voter registration deadline Feb. 24

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
Time is running out to register as a voter for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), as well a special election for Cleveland mayor. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Advance voting for the PPP and the mayoral special election begins March 2.
A three-car accident on Saturday, Feb. 22, resulted in two juveniles being life flighted.

A three-car accident on Saturday, Feb. 22, resulted in two juveniles being life flighted.

Injuries reported in three vehicle accident

News Staff
Sunday, February 23, 2020
A three-car accident on Saturday, Feb. 22, resulted in two juveniles being life flighted. According to a Cpl. Joshua Hedden with Georgia State Patrol Post 6, the accident occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Ga. 11 (U.S. 129) and Joe Turner Road.
Pictured are Helen Commissioner Jeff Ash, Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins, Brandon Merz (Georgia Forestry Commission), Jack Morgan, Gary Turner, Robert Stewart, Randy Webb, Ira Morgan, Jacob Westmoreland, Chris Estes, Bart Bartlett (Bartlett Landscape Company), Seth Hawkins (Georgia Forestry Commission Community Forrester), and Will Davis (ranger Georgia Forestry Commission). (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured are Helen Commissioner Jeff Ash, Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins, Brandon Merz (Georgia Forestry Commission), Jack Morgan, Gary Turner, Robert Stewart, Randy Webb, Ira Morgan, Jacob Westmoreland, Chris Estes, Bart Bartlett (Bartlett Landscape Company), Seth Hawkins (Georgia Forestry Commission Community Forrester), and Will Davis (ranger Georgia Forestry Commission). (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen celebrates Georgia Arbor Day

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2020
The City of Helen celebrated Georgia Arbor Day on Friday, Feb. 21, by planting a tall hinoki cypress at Helen City Hall.