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The 10U girl's team finished second last week at the District 7 tournament, earning a bid to the Class C State Tournament this weekend in Clayton. (Photo/WCRD)

The 10U girl's team finished second last week at the District 7 tournament, earning a bid to the Class C State Tournament this weekend in Clayton. (Photo/WCRD)

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WCRD teams head to state tournament

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
White County will be represented by three teams when the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class C state basketball tournaments begin Friday afternoon around the state.
Dylan Sargent rips a double during his first at-bat of the season in the 15-0 win over Johnson last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Dylan Sargent rips a double during his first at-bat of the season in the 15-0 win over Johnson last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors win three in a row

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The weather warmed up a little last Saturday and so did the White County High School baseball team. The Warriors rolled through a pair of non-region games, blasting Johnson and Chestatee, and the knocked off Riverside 16-0 Tuesday to improve to 4-2 on the year.
WCHS' Tavi Simmons, right, celebrates with Alex Garcia, left, and Zion McMullen moments after the Warriors knocked off Lakeview-Fort Oglethrope in the opening round of the Class AAA tournament Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS' Tavi Simmons, right, celebrates with Alex Garcia, left, and Zion McMullen moments after the Warriors knocked off Lakeview-Fort Oglethrope in the opening round of the Class AAA tournament Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors get first state win since 2002; fall to No. 1 Sandy Creek in Sweet 16

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 4, 2021
A historic season for the White County Warriors' basketball program came to an end last Friday night in the second round of the Class AAA tournament. For only the third time in school history, the Warriors advanced to the Sweet 16, but unfortunately, it was bitter ending as No.
Madison Hunter, above, and the Lady Warriors are currently ranked No. 2 in the latest Class AAA polls. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Madison Hunter, above, and the Lady Warriors are currently ranked No. 2 in the latest Class AAA polls. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Soccer teams post region wins over Gilmer, Dawson

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 4, 2021
After the first week of the Region 7-AAA soccer schedule, it appears that the road to the region title might run through Cleveland on both the boys and girl's side.
Shown in back, from left, are Robert Lundy, Daniel Myers, Daniel Ratigan, Ben Perrin, Blaze McCue, Annabelle Brackett, Mollie Cutchshaw, Jacob Thomasson, Kamrehn Sims, Griffin DeFoor; middle from left, Courtney Blalock, Alana Olson, Kayla Everett, Vanessa Nicholson; front row, Ollie Freeman. Not pictured are Bailey Hulsey, Gabe Talafous, Jackson Rowland. (Submitted photo)

Shown in back, from left, are Robert Lundy, Daniel Myers, Daniel Ratigan, Ben Perrin, Blaze McCue, Annabelle Brackett, Mollie Cutchshaw, Jacob Thomasson, Kamrehn Sims, Griffin DeFoor; middle from left, Courtney Blalock, Alana Olson, Kayla Everett, Vanessa Nicholson; front row, Ollie Freeman. Not pictured are Bailey Hulsey, Gabe Talafous, Jackson Rowland. (Submitted photo)

Warrior TV wins national awards

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Warrior TV recently won two national awards from the Student Television Network National Convention.
The Cleveland City Council approved an asbestos abatement proposal for the former Talon manufacturing building on Campbell Street.

The Cleveland City Council approved an asbestos abatement proposal for the former Talon manufacturing building on Campbell Street.

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Cleveland selects bid for removing asbestos at Talon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The Cleveland City Council approved an asbestos abatement proposal for the former Talon manufacturing building on Campbell Street.
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Driver charged in death of passenger

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
A driver involved in a Feb. 17 wreck has been charged following the death of a passenger days later. Matthew Morgan, 30, of Marquette, Michigan, has been charged with homicide by vehicle and other offenses following the crash on Helen Highway near Tom Bell Road.
White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers.

White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers.

Local COVID-19 cases decline

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 4, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers. The local average dropped to 2.
The White County Board of Commissioners have awarded a bid for resurfacing part of Post Road.

The White County Board of Commissioners have awarded a bid for resurfacing part of Post Road.

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$750,00 bid awarded for road project

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners have awarded a bid for resurfacing part of Post Road. A bid of $750,579.02 from Blount Construction was chosen by commissioners at their March 1 meeting. The project involves a full depth reclamation, leveling and overlay of 2.