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With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting.

With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting.

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School officials discuss vaccine plans, cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting. School Superintendent Dr.
The White County School System will seek input on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar options.

The White County School System will seek input on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar options.

Public input sought on school calendars

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The White County School System will seek input on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar options. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett told school board members at their Jan. 26 meeting that they plan two years out to give parents an opportunity to plan.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

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Shoemaker named new Cleveland police chief

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
by Stephanie Hill White County News   Jeffrey Shoemaker will be the Cleveland Police Department’s new chief. The Cleveland City Council voted 3-1 to hire Shoemaker at a Jan. 25 called meeting to consider selecting a police chief. He was among three finalists named Jan. 11, along with CPD Maj.
As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.

As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.

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Elections Board expected to study voting precinct consolidation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 28, 2021
As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.
The Lady Warriors' eighth-grade team capped off a perfect season with a win over Pickens County in the Mountain Athletic Conference title game last week in Jasper. (Photo/WCMS Athletics)

The Lady Warriors' eighth-grade team capped off a perfect season with a win over Pickens County in the Mountain Athletic Conference title game last week in Jasper. (Photo/WCMS Athletics)

Lady Warrior squad wins Mountain championship

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 28, 2021
For a group of White County Middle School girls, the last two years have been nothing short of perfection on the basketball court. The White County Middle School eighth-grade girl's team wrapped up an unbeaten season last Friday in Jasper, winning the Mountain Athletic Conference championship.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

Cleveland appoints new police chief

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In a 3 to 1 vote, the Cleveland City Council approved the appointment of Jeffrey Shoemaker, of White County, as the new Cleveland Police Chief during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 25. Shoemaker is currently employed with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Cherry

Cherry

Pets of the Week: Jan. 25

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 25, from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Whitney is a female pit/mix and is approximately 4 years old. A dog does not get any sweeter than Whitney, and she has done great with all other dogs.
Josh Adams, above, and the seventh-grade boy's team posted a 35-19 opening round win Tuesday over Lumpkin County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Josh Adams, above, and the seventh-grade boy's team posted a 35-19 opening round win Tuesday over Lumpkin County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Middle school tourney begins

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Staff report   T he White County Middle School basketball teams opened play this week in the Mountain Athletic Conference tournament in Jasper and Ellijay.
Reece Dockery dribbles past a pair of Gilmer County defenders during the Warriors region win Tuesday night in Ellijay (Photos/Mark Turner)

Reece Dockery dribbles past a pair of Gilmer County defenders during the Warriors region win Tuesday night in Ellijay (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warrors roll No. 9 Dawson, get past Gilmer

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 21, 2021
by Mark Turner White County News   I t's been a long time since the White County Warriors' basketball program was in first place in the region standings heading into the last two weeks of the regular season.
Caitlyn Gailey, right, drives along the baseline during the Lady Warriors' win at Gilmer County Tuesday night. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Caitlyn Gailey, right, drives along the baseline during the Lady Warriors' win at Gilmer County Tuesday night. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors blast Dawson, Gilmer

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 21, 2021
by Mark Turner White County News   S ince starting the season at 1-5, the White County Lady Warriors have seemingly improved every time they've stepped on the court, and are playing the best basketball of the season heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.