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U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Veterans honored at annual luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Veterans and their guests heard from Billy Vaughn, an author and Gold Star father of a fallen solider, at the 17th Annual Veterans’ Luncheon held Oct. 26 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church.
Election Day is coming Tuesday.

Election Day is coming Tuesday.

Decision day nears for city elections

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Election Day is coming Tuesday. Early voting wraps up this week for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 142 residents have early voted in the Cleveland election out of the city’s 2,312 registered voters. There are two seats up for grabs in Cleveland.
A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

Third rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Friday, Oct. 22, the homeowner saw a skunk wandering around their yard and acting aggressive toward their animals.
Instructor Megan Nellen celebrates as Molly Colliver hooks a fish. Natalie Smith is shown in background. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Instructor Megan Nellen celebrates as Molly Colliver hooks a fish. Natalie Smith is shown in background. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Reeling in a new generation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Fly fishing instructor Megan Nellen wades slowly through hip-deep water, net in hand, calling out guidance to the young angler who just hooked a rainbow trout.
White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education.

White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education.

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Graduation rate tops state average

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 28, 2021
White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education. White County High School graduation rate from the 2020-2021 term was 93.
Early voting at a trickle for Cleveland and Helen elections

Early voting at a trickle for Cleveland and Helen elections

Early voting at a trickle for Cleveland and Helen elections

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Five contested seats are on the ballot between Cleveland and Helen municipal elections, but early voting was off to a slow start about a week after it began. As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, only 79 residents have early voted in the Cleveland election, about 3.
SNCA makes director change

SNCA makes director change

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SNCA makes director change

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Sautee Nacoochee Community Association is changing management of the nonprofit organization’s operations after parting ways with its executive director of nearly six years.
Water Authority approves higher merit pay for employees

Water Authority approves higher merit pay for employees

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Water Authority approves higher merit pay for employees

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The White County Water Authority has approved merit raises for its employees to help shore up its staffing. The board approved 5-7% raises for all nine of its employees during a called meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14. The raise is effective immediately, said WCWA Executive Director Edwin Nix.
Early voting has begun for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting has begun for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting underway for Cleveland and Helen elections

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Early voting has begun for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. Cleveland early voting is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and continue on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall. There also will be early voting on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct.