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District 2 Public Health will be hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Cleveland Worship Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

District 2 Public Health will be hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Cleveland Worship Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Flu vaccine drive-thru clinic to be held Oct. 12

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
District 2 Public Health will be hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Cleveland Worship Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Individuals who would like to receive their flu shot at the drive-thru must be 18 and older, must remain in their vehicles, and are asked to wear a mask.
A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

Second rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Thursday, Sept. 30, homeowners heard a commotion outside on their porch at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).

Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).

Helen candidate forum set for Oct. 12

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).
Mildred Greear

Mildred Greear

Community remembers Mildred Greear, 100

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The community is remembering a creative and talented White County writer. Mildred Greear passed away Sept. 25, a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday, according to her daughter, Teressa Holtzclaw. Greear was born in Mississippi, where she grew up.
Bradley Greene

Bradley Greene

Candidates make their cases at forum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Cleveland residents heard from the four candidates vying for the two seats on the Cleveland City Council during a candidate forum hosted Oct. 5 by the White County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the White County News and WRWH radio.
Teachers and others in the crowd of the Sept. 30 meeting applauded in a show of support for School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and the White County Board of Education. (Photos/Stephanie HIll)

Teachers and others in the crowd of the Sept. 30 meeting applauded in a show of support for School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and the White County Board of Education. (Photos/Stephanie HIll)

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BOE: ‘Nothing to support’ critical race theory claim

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County Board of Education says it has found no support for a claim that critical race theory has infiltrated school system curriculum, as members of a local citizens group have asserted online and during meetings over the past several weeks.
Six people, including two incumbents, vying for three seats governing one of Georgia’s most-visited cities.

Six people, including two incumbents, vying for three seats governing one of Georgia’s most-visited cities.

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Get to know Helen City Commission candidates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Steve Brooks   Giving back to the community: That’s why Steve Brooks, 62, says he is running for Helen City Commission. In the 1980s he worked at a T-shirt shop, and while there the people of Helen encouraged him to go back to school.
Pictured are county commissioners with White County Community and Economic Development Director John Sell and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Pictured are county commissioners with White County Community and Economic Development Director John Sell and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County now a certified Broadband Ready Community

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 7, 2021
White County is officially a certified Georgia Broadband Ready Community. The certificate was presented during the Oct. 4 meeting of the White County Board of Commissioners by Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa.
Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. (Submitted photo)

Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. (Submitted photo)

Five arrested on drug charges following citizen tips

News Staff
Monday, October 4, 2021
Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. According to a press release from White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, following these complaints, on Thursday, Sept.
Austin Blake Smith

Austin Blake Smith

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Lawrenceville man charged with attempted home invasion, more

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A Lawrenceville man has been charged in regards to an attempted home invasion following an incident at Smithgall Woods State Park. According to a press release from White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, on Sept. 25, WCSO responded to a call about an assault.