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Do you have thoughts on the community’s direction over the next couple of decades? White County, Cleveland and Helen officials want to hear it.

Do you have thoughts on the community’s direction over the next couple of decades? White County, Cleveland and Helen officials want to hear it.

How should our county grow?

Do you have thoughts on the community’s direction over the next couple of decades? White County, Cleveland and Helen officials want to hear it.
Nate Bray pitched a complete game shutout against Lumpkin County, scattering seven hits and three walks, while striking out five. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Nate Bray pitched a complete game shutout against Lumpkin County, scattering seven hits and three walks, while striking out five. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC shuts out Indians in 7-AAA opener

Over the next month and a half, the White County Warriors will play 18 games to determine the four teams that will represent Region 7-AAA in the Class AAA state tournament.
A fire on Tray Mountain on Tuesday, March 9, burned approximately 10 acres.

A fire on Tray Mountain on Tuesday, March 9, burned approximately 10 acres.

Firefighters fight Tray Mountain fire on Tuesday, March 9

A fire on Tray Mountain on Tuesday, March 9, burned approximately 10 acres. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, the call came at approximately 5 p.m., and when fire personnel arrived, they discovered a fire that was moving up the mountain.
One person was killed, and another was injured, in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, March 8, near Jacky Jones Ford.

One person was killed, and another was injured, in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, March 8, near Jacky Jones Ford.

One person fatally injured in Monday crash

One person was killed, and another was injured, in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, March 8, near Jacky Jones Ford. According to Cpl. B.D.
A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East). The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.

A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East). The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.

Boil water noticed for Willows Subdivision

UPDATE: As of 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, the boil noticed has been lifted. A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East) on Tuesday, March 9. The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.
The City of Helen will begin work to refurbish the Innsbruck water tank starting March 11.

The City of Helen will begin work to refurbish the Innsbruck water tank starting March 11.

City of Helen to work on water tank

The City of Helen will begin work to refurbish the Innsbruck water tank starting March 11. According to a notice sent out by the city, the work is expected to take three weeks.
Firefighters worked hard on Sunday, March 7 to protect homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

Firefighters worked hard on Sunday, March 7 to protect homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

Firefighters worked to save homes from Sunday fire

Firefighters worked hard on Sunday, March 7 to protect homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, the fire was caused by a malfunctioning flew pipe at a residences.
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COVID-19 vaccines headed to Georgia school teachers, staff

By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Local schools in Georgia are gearing up to give teachers and staff doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting next week using a mix of on-campus curbside administration, large-scale distribution events and help from health clinics.