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Election Day is on the horizon, but many White County voters have turned out to cast their ballot early.

Election Day is on the horizon, but many White County voters have turned out to cast their ballot early.

Decision day approaches

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Election Day is on the horizon, but many White County voters have turned out to cast their ballot early. “We’re definitely seeing higher numbers than we’ve seen before,” County Elections Superintendent Garrison Baker said.
Firefighters battle flames at White County Mouldings early morning on Oct. 22. (Photo courtesy/Carl Dann)

Firefighters battle flames at White County Mouldings early morning on Oct. 22. (Photo courtesy/Carl Dann)

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Wood processing plant plans moving forward after fire

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 29, 2020
unty Mouldings suffered extensive fire damage this past Thursday, planning began for rebuilding and caring for displaced workers. Emergency crews responded to a 3:30 a.m. Oct. 22 about a blaze at the facility on Appalachian Trail Drive in Cleveland. No injuries were reported.
Noah Williams, No, 30, and Dade Anderson, No. 75, clear the way for Tripp Nix on a touchdown run during the second half of the Mountain Athletic Conference championship game Saturday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Noah Williams, No, 30, and Dade Anderson, No. 75, clear the way for Tripp Nix on a touchdown run during the second half of the Mountain Athletic Conference championship game Saturday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCMS shuts out Fannin, 18-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 29, 2020
The White County Middle School football used a stellar defensive effort last week to win its first league title in more than a decade. The Warriors (6-1) closed out the year with an 18-0 win over Fannin County, giving the Warriors the Mountain Athletic Conference eighth-grade championship.
A tree was down on a line on Jackson Circle Thursday morning. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A tree was down on a line on Jackson Circle Thursday morning. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Hurricane Zeta makes presence known in White County

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Even though it had lost strength by the time it reached White County, Hurricane Zeta still made its presence known on Thursday, Oct. 29. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, a Tropical Storm warning was issued for most of north Georgia, including White County.
Tam Thank Mai

Tam Thank Mai

Authorities searching for missing Cleveland man

News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Authorities are searching for Tam Thank Mai, a Cleveland man who has been reported as missing. According to the White County Sheriff's Office, he was last seen in the area of Helen, Georgia. Mai is 5'11, weighs 165 pounds, has black hair, and brown eyes.
There have been 997 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Oct. 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 997 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Oct. 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 997

News Staff
Monday, October 26, 2020
There have been 997 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Oct. 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 105 hospitalizations and 23 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5.

The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5.

Veterans, we want you

News Staff
Friday, October 23, 2020
The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5. You are invited to submit a photo of a White County veteran to be included in this special edition.
Authorities are looking into the cause of the early morning fire at North Georgia Hardwoods on Thursday, Oct. 22. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Authorities are looking into the cause of the early morning fire at North Georgia Hardwoods on Thursday, Oct. 22. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Authorities investigating early morning fire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Authorities are looking into the cause of the early morning fire at North Georgia Hardwoods on Thursday, Oct. 22. According to Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt, the call came in about 3:30 a.m.
Reese Vandegriff, above, and the Lady Warriors are ranked fifth in the Class AAA poll. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Reese Vandegriff, above, and the Lady Warriors are ranked fifth in the Class AAA poll. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS runners race at Wood Invitational; set to host 7-AAA region meet next week at Unicoi

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The White County cross country teams had heading toward the finish line of the 2020 season. The Warrior runners got in some late season work last weekend, the squads competed in one of the larger events of the season at at the Coach Wood Invitational in Whitesburg.
Darius Cannon broke the single game record for receiving yardage with 250 yards on six catches. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Darius Cannon broke the single game record for receiving yardage with 250 yards on six catches. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

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Overtime field goal hands North Hall 34-31 win

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 22, 2020
A couple of weeks ago, the White County Warriors were 4-0 and getting ready to start a run at the 7-AAA title. Now the Warriors are in a fight just to stay in the race for a state playoff spot after suffering a stunning 34-31 loss to North Hall last Friday night in Cleveland.