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White County has reached over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

White County has reached over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

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County tops 700 total COVID cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
White County has reached over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health report on Tuesday, Sept. 22, White County had 736 confirmed cases since the first one was reported in mid-March. As of Sept.
A march to bring awareness to child exploitation in the community will take place in Cleveland this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at Freedom Park in Cleveland.

A march to bring awareness to child exploitation in the community will take place in Cleveland this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at Freedom Park in Cleveland.

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‘March To Save Our Children’ to be held Sept. 27 in Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
A march to bring awareness to child exploitation in the community will take place in Cleveland this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at Freedom Park in Cleveland.
Appointments to the new White County Board of Elections and Registration could be decided next week.

Appointments to the new White County Board of Elections and Registration could be decided next week.

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Elections board appointments to be considered

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Appointments to the new White County Board of Elections and Registration could be decided next week. The county received 18 applications for the election board’s five seats, which are expected to be discussed at the White County Board of Commissioners next meeting on Monday, Sept. 28.
Only days remain for White County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census.

Only days remain for White County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census.

Census deadline arrives Sept. 30

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Only days remain for White County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census. Those yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond. Census takers also will stop making follow-up visits to homes at that time. As of Sept.
White County School System officials recently discussed total COVID-19 case reports since classes resumed.

White County School System officials recently discussed total COVID-19 case reports since classes resumed.

Schools detail first month COVID cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
White County School System officials recently discussed total COVID-19 case reports since classes resumed. Speaking at the Sept. 22 Board of Education meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett said the first month “has been very interesting and a very amazing start.
This wreath was placed at the flagpole in front of the White County Courthouse in Kastner’s memory. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

This wreath was placed at the flagpole in front of the White County Courthouse in Kastner’s memory. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Remembering Joey Kastner

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill   Joey Kastner is being remembered for the impact he made as a professional, coach, friend and family man. Kastner, White County’s animal control division chief, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, after a reported battle with COVID-19. He was 36.

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Warrior JV, ninth grade, WCMS teams post wins

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The White County High School sub-varsity teams both picked up wins over the past two weeks. The Warriors' junior varsity squad started things off with a 26-14 win over Habersham Central on Sept. 10.
Eamonn O'Bryant had the best finish of the day for WCHS, placing 23rd overall in the boy's race.

Eamonn O'Bryant had the best finish of the day for WCHS, placing 23rd overall in the boy's race.

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WC runs at Warpath

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The White County cross country teams competed in the Warpath Invitational Saturday in Canton, along with more than 30 teams from around the northern half of the state. The Lady Warriors finished 16th in the girl's varsity division, while the Warriors were 25th among the boy's teams.
Cree Cantrell had a three-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cree Cantrell had a three-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits region games

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 24, 2020
With just two weeks left in the regular season schedule, the White County Lady Warriors' team split a pair of Region 7-AAA games with Dawson County and North Hall.
Jenna Pratt goes high for a kill during the semifinal match against Lumpkin County last Saturday in Dahlonega. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Pratt goes high for a kill during the semifinal match against Lumpkin County last Saturday in Dahlonega. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCMS second at league tourney

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The White County Middle School volleyball team brought home the runner-up trophy last Saturday at the North Georgia Mountain League Tournament in Dahlonega. The Lady Warriors knocked off Lumpkin County 2-0 in the tournament semifinals, but fell to Fannin County 2-0 in the championship match.