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Judy Granger (United Way), Dewey McClain (Atlanta Falcons and Georgia State Representative) Patricia Sutton, Horace King (UGA great) and Bill Sutton Jr. at a recent tournament. (Submitted photo)

Judy Granger (United Way), Dewey McClain (Atlanta Falcons and Georgia State Representative) Patricia Sutton, Horace King (UGA great) and Bill Sutton Jr. at a recent tournament. (Submitted photo)

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Giving Back:Sutton has been a driving force behind celebrity golf tournament that has raised nearly a million dollars for White County non-profits

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Bill Sutton Jr. has a passion for helping those who are helping others. The White County resident has been a driving force behind the annual Darrel Chaney Invitational Golf Tournament, which raises funds for local United Way agencies, since it began 20 years ago.
The Darrel Chaney Invitational golf tournament will be held April 11th and 12th at the Innsbruck Resort and Golf Club.

The Darrel Chaney Invitational golf tournament will be held April 11th and 12th at the Innsbruck Resort and Golf Club.

Sports celebrities return for fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, April 7, 2022
For nearly 20 years, the Darrel Chaney Invitational golf tournament presented by United Way of White County has been raising thousand of dollars annually to benefit more than 16 local non-profit agencies that serve the community, including Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, American Red...
The United Way of White County board members and fundraising committee members were on hand to present $75,000 in funds to 14 organizations that provide services to White County resident. (Photo courtesy Dean Dyer)

The United Way of White County board members and fundraising committee members were on hand to present $75,000 in funds to 14 organizations that provide services to White County resident. (Photo courtesy Dean Dyer)

United Way gives $75,000 to service organizations

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The United Way of White County awarded $75,000 in financial contributions to 14 community service groups at an allocation presentation Feb. 24 at United Community Bank’s Roy Ash Community Room.
The 2021 Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County and local charitable organizations is set for next week in Helen, including a chance for the public to meet some of the famous names from various professional sports and the Olympics.

The 2021 Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County and local charitable organizations is set for next week in Helen, including a chance for the public to meet some of the famous names from various professional sports and the Olympics.

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Meet the celebrities coming to raise funds for local United Way

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The 2021 Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County and local charitable organizations is set for next week in Helen, including a chance for the public to meet some of the famous names from various professional sports and the Olympics.
Community generosity helped the United Way of White County reach its 2020 fundraising goal of $85,000, which will be allocated to local organizations serving White County residents. Some of the United Way of White County board members shown at a fundraising goal banner are, from left, Wayne Hardy, Carl Free, Donald Harris, Mary Isbell, Paul Scott Abbot and Gene White.

Community generosity helped the United Way of White County reach its 2020 fundraising goal of $85,000, which will be allocated to local organizations serving White County residents. Some of the United Way of White County board members shown at a fundraising goal banner are, from left, Wayne Hardy, Carl Free, Donald Harris, Mary Isbell, Paul Scott Abbot and Gene White.

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United Way of White County campaign hits $85,000 mark

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 2, 2020
With plenty of backing from community supporters, the United Way of White County has reached its $85,000 fundraising goal for 2020. The successful campaign means the United Way of White County will be able to give $15,000 more to local service agencies than it did in 2019.