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A rabid skunk in the Grover Miles Road area is the 16th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid skunk in the Grover Miles Road area is the 16th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Sixteenth rabies cases confirmed in White County for 2020

Stephanie Hill
Monday, September 14, 2020
A rabid skunk in the Grover Miles Road area is the 16th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, a dog owner found a dead skunk in the pen with his dog.
There have been 659 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Sept. 13, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 659 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Sept. 13, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 659

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2020
There have been 659 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Sept. 13, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 90 hospitalizations and 17 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The Cleveland City Council Meeting will hold the Sept. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting at 342 Campbell St - Cleveland Community Center/Police Department and also by ZOOM.

The Cleveland City Council Meeting will hold the Sept. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting at 342 Campbell St - Cleveland Community Center/Police Department and also by ZOOM.

Cleveland to hold meeting tonight

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2020
The Cleveland City Council Meeting will hold the Sept. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting at 342 Campbell St - Cleveland Community Center/Police Department and also by ZOOM. Please see zoom log-on info below: City of Cleveland is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a candlelight vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Freedom Park to honor victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a candlelight vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Freedom Park to honor victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

YRNG to host candlelight vigil for 9/11 attack victims

News Staff
Friday, September 11, 2020
Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a candlelight vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Freedom Park to honor victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The WCHS jaunior varsity cross country team had a handful of Top 10 finishers at the Tallulah Falls meet Tuesday afternoon including, from left, Logan Long, Steven Petty, Kyra Lavelle, Lydia Durden, Haylie Bailey, and Jackson Judice. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The WCHS jaunior varsity cross country team had a handful of Top 10 finishers at the Tallulah Falls meet Tuesday afternoon including, from left, Logan Long, Steven Petty, Kyra Lavelle, Lydia Durden, Haylie Bailey, and Jackson Judice. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

Warrior runners excel at TFS event

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The White County junior varsity and middle school cross country runners took part in the Cookies 'N Quotes event Tuesday at The Farm Course at Tallulah Falls School. The Warriors turned in a stellar effort during the JV races, taking the top spot in both individual and team standings.

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MFL kicks off Saturday

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
On Saturday, six White County youth football teams will tee it up for the opening weekend of the 2020 Mountain Football Leauge season. The MFL consists of teams from White, Lumpkin, Gilmer, Dawson, Fannin, Pickens, and Union counties, along with Chestatee and Copper Basin, Tenn.
Katie Palmer had three hits in the region win last week over North Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katie Palmer had three hits in the region win last week over North Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors win extra inning battle at North Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Through the first few weeks of the season, the White County Lady Warriors are working hard to stay near the top of the leaderboard in the Region 7-AAA softball race. The squad had rolled off five straight region wins before dropping a road game to Gilmer County Tuesday in Ellijay.
The Warriors, led by, from left, Kane Lowery, Bryson Cronic, Alex Garcia, Seth Stonecypher, Malachi Zellars, Clayton Rogers, and Jaquez Williams charge onto the field for the start of the 2020 season Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The Warriors, led by, from left, Kane Lowery, Bryson Cronic, Alex Garcia, Seth Stonecypher, Malachi Zellars, Clayton Rogers, and Jaquez Williams charge onto the field for the start of the 2020 season Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Boys of Fall are back

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The wait was worth it for the White County Warriors. The start of the high school football was delayed for two weeks, but the Warriors made the most of their opportunity when they finally got a chance to step on the field for the first time in 2020.
This aerial photo shows work going on at Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care on Hope Drive in Cleveland. (Photo courtesy Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care)

This aerial photo shows work going on at Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care on Hope Drive in Cleveland. (Photo courtesy Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care)

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Cleveland has new assisted living facility

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 10, 2020
White County’s newest assisted living facility has opened its doors in Cleveland. Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is welcoming visitors to the site and to discuss leasing.
White County children will be able to receive free school meals until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to a federal waiver.

White County children will be able to receive free school meals until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to a federal waiver.

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Free school meals for children will be available through Dec. 31

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 10, 2020
White County children will be able to receive free school meals until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to a federal waiver. “This allows us to feed our students and help them learn whether in the classroom or at home,” said White County School Nutrition Director Abby Rowland. U.S.