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Pictured, from left to right, are Doni Martin as Grandma, Tim Behan as Lurch, Ben Perrin as Gomez Addams, Colin Baughman as Fester, Ireland Ballington as Morticia Addams, Gabe Talafous as Pugsley, and Molly Cutchshaw as Wednesday Addams, during rehearsals on Tuesday, March 9. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured, from left to right, are Doni Martin as Grandma, Tim Behan as Lurch, Ben Perrin as Gomez Addams, Colin Baughman as Fester, Ireland Ballington as Morticia Addams, Gabe Talafous as Pugsley, and Molly Cutchshaw as Wednesday Addams, during rehearsals on Tuesday, March 9. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Gateway Theatre to present The Addams Family

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Gateway Theatre Company will hold performances of The Addams Family April 22-25 and April 29 through May 2. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and May 1, and 2:30 p.m. on April 25 and May 2. Tickets can be purchased at gatewaytheatre.ludus.com. 
Lake Living is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2021 edition.

Lake Living is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2021 edition.

Photo contest set for Lake Living magazine

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Do you have a fantastic photo of one of Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes? Lake Living is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2021 edition. Lake Living is a full-color guide to Northeast Georgia’s lakes region.
As rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in Georgia, White County’s average case count has dropped to its lowest since summer.

As rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in Georgia, White County’s average case count has dropped to its lowest since summer.

County COVID-19 rate at lowest since June

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill As rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in Georgia, White County’s average case count has dropped to its lowest since summer. The seven-day moving average for new confirmed cases was at 0.
Do you have thoughts on the community’s direction over the next couple of decades? White County, Cleveland and Helen officials want to hear it.

Do you have thoughts on the community’s direction over the next couple of decades? White County, Cleveland and Helen officials want to hear it.

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Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Do you have thoughts on the community’s direction over the next couple of decades? White County, Cleveland and Helen officials want to hear it.
A fire on Tray Mountain on Tuesday, March 9, burned approximately 10 acres.

A fire on Tray Mountain on Tuesday, March 9, burned approximately 10 acres.

Firefighters fight Tray Mountain fire on Tuesday, March 9

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
A fire on Tray Mountain on Tuesday, March 9, burned approximately 10 acres. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, the call came at approximately 5 p.m., and when fire personnel arrived, they discovered a fire that was moving up the mountain.
One person was killed, and another was injured, in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, March 8, near Jacky Jones Ford.

One person was killed, and another was injured, in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, March 8, near Jacky Jones Ford.

One person fatally injured in Monday crash

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
One person was killed, and another was injured, in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, March 8, near Jacky Jones Ford. According to Cpl. B.D.
A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East). The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.

A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East). The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.

Boil water noticed for Willows Subdivision

News Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
UPDATE: As of 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, the boil noticed has been lifted. A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East) on Tuesday, March 9. The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.
Public Health District says more COVID-19 appointments at health departments

Public Health District says more COVID-19 appointments at health departments

Public Health District says more COVID-19 appointments at health departments

News Staff
Monday, March 8, 2021
District 2 Public Health announced Monday that more COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at its 13 county health departments, which includes White County. “Recent shipments have given us enough vaccine to open up more appointments for residents,” said Alan Satterfield, Director of Nursing.