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Pets of the Week Feb. 17

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 17 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Joker is a one-year-old male lab mix who was surrendered to the shelter.
Mattie Brooks had four hits in two games in her collegiate debut with the TMU Lady Bears. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Mattie Brooks had four hits in two games in her collegiate debut with the TMU Lady Bears. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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No. 14 Lady Bears open with DH split

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
The No. 14 Truett McConnell softball team opened the season last week by splitting a doubleheader with Middle Georgia State University. The Lady Bears fell 6-3 in the first game of the non-conference doubleheader, but bounced back with a dominating 11-0 run-rule win in the nightcap.
White County's Ellie Gearing, left, tries to dribble past Marist's Maggie Thayer during the opening quarter of the Region 7-AAAA title game Monday night in Flowery Branch. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Ellie Gearing, left, tries to dribble past Marist's Maggie Thayer during the opening quarter of the Region 7-AAAA title game Monday night in Flowery Branch. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Title bid stopped

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 13, 2020
It's time for the White County Lady Warriors to put on some dancing shoes. WCHS opens play in the Class AAAA state basketball tournament  Friday night in Cleveland, taking on Central High School. The game tips off at 6 p.m.
Sidney Sullens won the 146-pound class at the Girls Sectional in Perry last weekend. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Sidney Sullens won the 146-pound class at the Girls Sectional in Perry last weekend. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Four Warriors headed to state

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 13, 2020
White County has four wrestlers in Macon this weekend, chasing a Class AAAA state championship. Sidney Sullens, Devin Sullens, Sean Wurtz and Justin Gilbert make up the Warrior contingent at the state finals, which began this morning in Macon.
Andy Allen, left, and John Erbele hug during Allen’s presentation to the White County Historical Society. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Andy Allen, left, and John Erbele hug during Allen’s presentation to the White County Historical Society. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Living through segregation to integration

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Andy Allen has seen much change in her life. And, at times, the world has seen her differently, too. The Bean Creek resident shared her experiences of growing up as an African-American in the South during integration during the White County Historical Society’s Feb. 6 meeting.
This weekend is an opportunity to explore a world of skilled artists and unique crafts during the 2020 WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour.

This weekend is an opportunity to explore a world of skilled artists and unique crafts during the 2020 WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour.

WinterFest arrives!

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
This weekend is an opportunity to explore a world of skilled artists and unique crafts during the 2020 WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour.
Matt Gurtler

Matt Gurtler

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Rep. Gurtler to run for Congress

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
State Rep. Matt Gurtler, whose district includes part of White County, plans to run for Congress. The Republican from Tiger announced Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, he will join the field of candidates seeking the Ninth Congressional District seat that has been held by Doug Collins of Gainesville.
Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Mayor candidates to speak at forum

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Voters will have a chance to hear directly from Cleveland mayoral candidates at a forum planned for Thursday, Feb. 27. Annie Sutton and Josh Turner will take part in the event, presented by the White County Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee, the White County News and WRWH 93.
Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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A WEEK OF WILD WEATHER

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 13, 2020
It was a crazy weather week for White County, from flooding to snow to even more rain. It began on Thursday, Feb. 6, when White County, along with most of Georgia, was hit with a downpour. This resulted in multiple road closures throughout the county due to flooding or damage.