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Jeff Ramey

Jeff Ramey

Ramey joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Jeff Ramey is the latest to announce plans to run for sheriff. Ramey, 52, says he will run as a Republican in a bid to bring change to White County Sheriff’s Office operations.
Allie

Allie

Pets of the Week: Feb. 10

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 10 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Allie is an 8-month-old female pit mix. She has the most beautiful demeanor.
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

First rabies cases of 2020 confirmed

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020.  On Sunday, Feb.
Naomi Crumley, left, and Ellie Gearing put some defensive pressure on West Hall's Amber Hughes during the tournament opener Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Naomi Crumley, left, and Ellie Gearing put some defensive pressure on West Hall's Amber Hughes during the tournament opener Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC opens tourney with big win

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors never allowed West Hall to breathe Tuesday night in the opening round of the Region 7-AAAA tournament. The Lady Warriors used a fast start to put away the Lady Spartans, keying a 69-32 win and push their record to 18-7 on the year.
White County's Reece Dockery tries to get off a shot between Chestatee's Ethan Popham, left, and Dylan Travis during the tournament game Monday afternoon in Roswell. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Reece Dockery tries to get off a shot between Chestatee's Ethan Popham, left, and Dylan Travis during the tournament game Monday afternoon in Roswell. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors fall in double overtime

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The White County Warriors put together a valiant effort Monday in the opening round of the Region 7-AAAA tournament, but suffered a heart-breaking double overtime loss to Chestatee.
Bentley Cronic knocks down a long 3-point shot during the region tournament win over West Hall Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bentley Cronic knocks down a long 3-point shot during the region tournament win over West Hall Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

State Bid

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The plan was simple for the White County Lady Warriors' region tournament opener against West Hall – Survive and advance. The Lady Warriors did just that Tuesday night in Cleveland, blasting the Lady Spartans in a 69-32 rout.
White County's Devin Sullens pins Flowery Branch's Clayton Walczuk to win the Region 7-AAAA championship match in the 285-pound division. Sullens had a pair of pins during the region tournament last Saturday at Flowery Branch High School, and earned a spot in the Class AAAA sectionals this weekend in Perry. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Devin Sullens pins Flowery Branch's Clayton Walczuk to win the Region 7-AAAA championship match in the 285-pound division. Sullens had a pair of pins during the region tournament last Saturday at Flowery Branch High School, and earned a spot in the Class AAAA sectionals this weekend in Perry. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gold Standard

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 6, 2020
A contingent of seven White County High School wrestlers are headed to Perry this weekend for the Class AAAA Sectional B tournament. The Warriors' contingent is led by junior Devin Sullens, who won the 7-AAAA championship last weekend at the region tournament at Flowery Branch High School.
The Chattahoochee River in Helen was raging earlier today. A flood warning has been issued until 7:45 p.m. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Chattahoochee River in Helen was raging earlier today. A flood warning has been issued until 7:45 p.m. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Weather update for Thursday, Feb. 6

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Friday UPDATE: According to David Murphy, White County officials are continuing to assess the damages from flooding on Thursday, Feb. 6. The assessments will continue. All roads have reopened, except for Sandy Flats Road between Far Winds and the Lumpkin County line.
This rendering provided to the county by Playworx of Canton shows the proposed playground area. Surfacing will be pour-in-place rubber.

This rendering provided to the county by Playworx of Canton shows the proposed playground area. Surfacing will be pour-in-place rubber.

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County to add playground at Yonah Preserve ballfield complex

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 6, 2020
In a 3-2 vote, the White County Board of Commissioners approved a roughly $150,000 proposal for a playground facility at the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex. Commissioners reviewed proposals and renderings from three finalists at their Feb.
Cam Greene

Cam Greene

Greene joins field for probate judge

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Cam Greene is the latest candidate to announce plans to run for White County probate judge. Greene, 35, is a White County native and life-long resident. He has been employed with Barrett Funeral Home since 2010, while also managing his landscaping business, Greene Grass, since 2012.