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Bradley Greene

Bradley Greene

Candidates make their cases at forum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Cleveland residents heard from the four candidates vying for the two seats on the Cleveland City Council during a candidate forum hosted Oct. 5 by the White County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the White County News and WRWH radio.
Teachers and others in the crowd of the Sept. 30 meeting applauded in a show of support for School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and the White County Board of Education. (Photos/Stephanie HIll)

Teachers and others in the crowd of the Sept. 30 meeting applauded in a show of support for School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and the White County Board of Education. (Photos/Stephanie HIll)

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BOE: ‘Nothing to support’ critical race theory claim

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County Board of Education says it has found no support for a claim that critical race theory has infiltrated school system curriculum, as members of a local citizens group have asserted online and during meetings over the past several weeks.
Six people, including two incumbents, vying for three seats governing one of Georgia’s most-visited cities.

Six people, including two incumbents, vying for three seats governing one of Georgia’s most-visited cities.

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Get to know Helen City Commission candidates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Steve Brooks   Giving back to the community: That’s why Steve Brooks, 62, says he is running for Helen City Commission. In the 1980s he worked at a T-shirt shop, and while there the people of Helen encouraged him to go back to school.
Pictured are county commissioners with White County Community and Economic Development Director John Sell and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Pictured are county commissioners with White County Community and Economic Development Director John Sell and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County now a certified Broadband Ready Community

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 7, 2021
White County is officially a certified Georgia Broadband Ready Community. The certificate was presented during the Oct. 4 meeting of the White County Board of Commissioners by Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa.
Lily Gearing

Lily Gearing

Lady Warriors third at Asics race; Mountain Invitational postponed

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County High School cross country teams took part in a huge meet last weekend in Fairburn, competing in the Alexander/Asics Invitational. The meet, held at Chattahoochee Hills, featured 17 high school races and a college division race. The WCHS teams competed in the Class 1-3A division.
Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. (Submitted photo)

Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. (Submitted photo)

Five arrested on drug charges following citizen tips

News Staff
Monday, October 4, 2021
Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. According to a press release from White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, following these complaints, on Thursday, Sept.
Austin Blake Smith

Austin Blake Smith

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Lawrenceville man charged with attempted home invasion, more

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A Lawrenceville man has been charged in regards to an attempted home invasion following an incident at Smithgall Woods State Park. According to a press release from White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, on Sept. 25, WCSO responded to a call about an assault.
Peyton Hayse makes a diving save to keep the ball alive during the win over Gilmer County.

Peyton Hayse makes a diving save to keep the ball alive during the win over Gilmer County.

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WCHS sweeps final two area matches

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
White County finished up the Area 7-AAA regular season schedule Tuesday night in Cleveland, sweeping Gilmer County and East Forsyth. The Lady Warriors are 13-9 overall this season, and have a 4-3 record in area play.
Darius Cannon gets set to haul in a pass in front of Dawson County's Brendan Hubbard during the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Darius Cannon gets set to haul in a pass in front of Dawson County's Brendan Hubbard during the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors fall on late field goal, 31-28

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Things didn't go as planned for the White County Warriors during the opening week of the Region 7-AAA football schedule. Dawson County scored 17 unanswered points in the the final 18 minutes of the game to escape Cleveland with a 31-28 win.
Michael Powell spoke to White County Board of Education members at their meeting on Sept. 28. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Michael Powell spoke to White County Board of Education members at their meeting on Sept. 28. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

‘Social justice’ concern discussed again at school board

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A member of a citizens group that has claimed elements of critical race theory and Marxism are in local schools spoke again before the White County Board of Education. During the public comment period of a Sept.