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White County students taking the SAT fared better that the state and national averages in evidence-based reading and writing (ERW), but trailed in math, according to 2020 SAT scores released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.

White County students taking the SAT fared better that the state and national averages in evidence-based reading and writing (ERW), but trailed in math, according to 2020 SAT scores released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.

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SAT scores released for White County

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 1, 2020
White County students taking the SAT fared better that the state and national averages in evidence-based reading and writing (ERW), but trailed in math, according to 2020 SAT scores released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.
The unemployment rate in White County fell again in August.

The unemployment rate in White County fell again in August.

Jobless rate here continues decline

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The unemployment rate in White County fell again in August. A report released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor show the county’s preliminary unemployment rate for August at 2.9%, down from 4.4% in July. It’s the fourth consecutive month the rate has declined since rising from 3.
Properties littered with trash, junk cars and waste could soon be in the county’s crosshairs for cleanup.

Properties littered with trash, junk cars and waste could soon be in the county’s crosshairs for cleanup.

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County could get tough on trash

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Properties littered with trash, junk cars and waste could soon be in the county’s crosshairs for cleanup.
The initial members of the new White County Board of Elections and Registration are set.

The initial members of the new White County Board of Elections and Registration are set.

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Five named to board of elections

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The initial members of the new White County Board of Elections and Registration are set. Appointments to the five-member body were approved at the White County Board of Commissioners’ Sept. 28 work session and called meeting.
June Parks

June Parks

Community remembers June Parks

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 1, 2020
June Parks is being remembered for her love for the community and commitment to children. Parks, who passed away on Sept. 23 at 82, was the first principal at Jack P. Nix Elementary School when it was a primary school.
Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors will host and be the No. 1 seed in the 7-AAA tournament in October. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors will host and be the No. 1 seed in the 7-AAA tournament in October. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors clinch regular season area title

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 1, 2020
For the first time in program history, the White County Lady Warriors have claimed a regular season volleyball area title.
There have been 833 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 833 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 833

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
There have been 833 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 98 hospitalizations and 19 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Authorities had to conduct a tricky mountain rescue at Raven Cliffs Trailhead on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Authorities had to conduct a tricky mountain rescue at Raven Cliffs Trailhead on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Authorities conduct mountain rescue over weekend

News Staff
Monday, September 28, 2020
White County emergency crews had to conduct a tricky mountain rescue at Raven Cliffs Trailhead on Sunday, Sept. 27. White County 9-1-1 received a call around 11:30 a.m. about a woman feeling nauseous and lethargic, said White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.
Cupcake

Cupcake

Pets of the Week: Sept. 28

News Staff
Monday, September 28, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 28 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Rex is an amazingly sweet dog looking for a soft place to land. He’s a six-year-old retriever/American bulldog mix of medium size. He’s an absolute love and shelter favorite. He loves being with his people.
White County Middle School has issued a challenge – The Warrior Challenge.

White County Middle School has issued a challenge – The Warrior Challenge.

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WCMS issues ‘Warrior Challenge’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
White County Middle School has issued a challenge – The Warrior Challenge. This virtual run fundraiser will be from Oct.