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Eamonn O'Bryant

Eamonn O'Bryant

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O'Bryant, Nix earn All-State honors

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
A pair of White County High School athletes were honored this week as seniors Eamonn O'Bryant and Sydnee Nix earned spots on the GaCrossCountry Class AAA All-State teams. O'Bryant  posted a seventh-place finish in the boy's race at the 2020 state meet in November, posting a time of 17:04.
Jimmy King and the Warriors are the No. 1 seed entering the region tournament. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jimmy King and the Warriors are the No. 1 seed entering the region tournament. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Chasing history

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Over the next few weeks, the White County High School basketball teams have a chance to do some special things, beginning with the Region 7-AAA tournament. Both of the WCHS teams will be in action Saturday, hoping to take the first step in what could be a very memorable postseason run.
Fourth grade students Emily Roberts, Audrey Whitaker, and Harper Murphey dressed up as 100-year-old ladies. (Submitted photos)

Fourth grade students Emily Roberts, Audrey Whitaker, and Harper Murphey dressed up as 100-year-old ladies. (Submitted photos)

100 days of school!

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Friday, Feb. 5, was the 100th day of school for White County Schools’ students. Teachers and students focused on the number 100 and all of the exciting things that can be done with this magical number! Mrs. Allyson Clark and Mrs.
An annual arts experience including three sites in White County returns this weekend.

An annual arts experience including three sites in White County returns this weekend.

WinterFest weekend brings world of art to explore

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
An annual arts experience including three sites in White County returns this weekend. The two-day WinterFest Arts Tour will include festivals at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, the Helen Arts & Heritage Center and the Sautee Nacoochee Center and will feature 145 artists.
Joe Mason

Joe Mason

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Mason remembered for kindness, humor

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Whether as a minister, writer or a friend, Joe Mason is being remembered for kindness and the connections he made with many people. The longtime White County News columnist and Sautee Nacoochee resident passed away Feb. 3 at the age of 85.
More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.

More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.

Off-site vaccination sites planned

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 11, 2021
More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.
The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.

The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.

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Cleveland to form building authority

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.
In front from left, Sgt. Brandon Landress, Cpl. Brandon Wood, Officer Denton Vaughan and Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt were presented with letters of commendation (Pruitt was accepting on behalf of Payton Cagle) from CPD Maj. Aaron Weiland and Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In front from left, Sgt. Brandon Landress, Cpl. Brandon Wood, Officer Denton Vaughan and Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt were presented with letters of commendation (Pruitt was accepting on behalf of Payton Cagle) from CPD Maj. Aaron Weiland and Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Officers, firefighter commended for recent life-saving response

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Four City of Cleveland employees are being hailed as heroes for their quick work to save a life. During the Cleveland City Council’s Feb. 8 meeting, Officer Denton Vaughan, Cpl. Brandon Wood and Sgt.
Devin Sullens will take on Gilmer County's Dylan Galloway in the state finals Feb. 11 in Macon. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Devin Sullens will take on Gilmer County's Dylan Galloway in the state finals Feb. 11 in Macon. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warrior trio wins area titles; Sullens wrestles for state championship tonight

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 11, 2021
White County High School senior Devin Sullens can add a state title to his resume Feb. 11 in Macon. Sullens, a two-time state runner-up, will lock up with Gilmer County's Dylan Galloway in the 220-pound division championship match at the Class AAA tournament at the Macon Centreplex.
Corey Franklin Cantrell

Corey Franklin Cantrell

Cleveland resident arrested after fleeing deputies

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
A burglary suspect accused of fleeing deputies has been arrested. White County Sheriff Rick Kelley said deputies had been looking for Corey Franklin Cantrell, 32, of Cleveland for a few weeks in regards to a burglary investigation. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, around 7 p.m.