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A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

Third rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Friday, Oct. 22, the homeowner saw a skunk wandering around their yard and acting aggressive toward their animals.
Instructor Megan Nellen celebrates as Molly Colliver hooks a fish. Natalie Smith is shown in background. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Instructor Megan Nellen celebrates as Molly Colliver hooks a fish. Natalie Smith is shown in background. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Reeling in a new generation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Fly fishing instructor Megan Nellen wades slowly through hip-deep water, net in hand, calling out guidance to the young angler who just hooked a rainbow trout.
White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education.

White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education.

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Graduation rate tops state average

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 28, 2021
White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education. White County High School graduation rate from the 2020-2021 term was 93.
Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors keep pace in playoff hunt

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
With just a couple of games left on the regular season schedule, every game is a must-win for the White County Warriors in the race for a state playoff spot. The Warriors (3-5) answered the bell last Friday, posting a 49-13 win over Lumpkin County.
A boil water notice has been issued on Monday, Oct. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Putnam Road, Windy Hills Road, and Garrison Drive.

A boil water notice has been issued on Monday, Oct. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Putnam Road, Windy Hills Road, and Garrison Drive.

Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff
Monday, October 25, 2021
UPDATE: As of 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, the boil water notice was been lifted. A boil water notice has been issued on Monday, Oct. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Putnam Road, Windy Hills Road, and Garrison Drive.
The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.

The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.

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WCMS Warriors play for title

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.
Brooklyn Thomason, left, and Maggie Blair celebrate after a point during the opening set of the first round match Tuesday at Greater Atlanta Christian. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Brooklyn Thomason, left, and Maggie Blair celebrate after a point during the opening set of the first round match Tuesday at Greater Atlanta Christian. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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White County's season ends at state tourney

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
The 2021 high school volleyball season came to an end Tuesday for the White County Lady Warriors as they were knocked out of the Class AAA state tournament. The Lady Warriors (16-16) had the misfortune of being paired with No.
The Lady Warriors celebrate after sweeping the first round series at Sandy Creek last week. WCHS opened the Sweet 16 three-game series with SE Bulloch Wednesday in Brooklet, looking to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2010, when the Lady Warriors won the state championship. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors celebrate after sweeping the first round series at Sandy Creek last week. WCHS opened the Sweet 16 three-game series with SE Bulloch Wednesday in Brooklet, looking to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2010, when the Lady Warriors won the state championship. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors blast Sandy Creek; take on SE Bulloch in second round

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
For the first time since 2010, the White County High School softball program has earned a spot in the Sweet 16. The Lady Warriors open the second round of the Class AAA tournament this afternoon in South Georgia, taking on Southeast Bulloch in a doubleheader.
Early voting has begun for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting has begun for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting underway for Cleveland and Helen elections

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Early voting has begun for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. Cleveland early voting is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and continue on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall. There also will be early voting on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct.
Alex Thornton, left, wraps up West Hall running back Blake McCray during the region win last Friday in Oakwood. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Alex Thornton, left, wraps up West Hall running back Blake McCray during the region win last Friday in Oakwood. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors blast Spartans, 42-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The White County Warriors got just what they needed last Friday night, blasting West Hall 42-0 for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season.