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White County High School has been named a 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School.

White County High School has been named a 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School.

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WCHS named AP STEM School

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 4, 2021
White County High School has been named a 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the 2021 Advanced Placement Honor Schools last week.
No foul play is suspected in a Helen death investigation on Saturday, Feb. 27.

No foul play is suspected in a Helen death investigation on Saturday, Feb. 27.

No foul play suspected in Helen death investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
No foul play is suspected in a Helen death investigation, according to Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens. The victim, Michael Stewart, 62, of Helen, died of natural causes, said White County Coroner Ricky Barrett. Stewart was found deceased on Saturday, Feb.
White County School System will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine.

White County School System will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine.

White County schools to hold teacher vaccination day March 11

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
White County School System announced today it will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine. There will be no school for students on that day. Gov.
Authorities responded to a chimney fire at a residence on Monroe Ridge on Friday, Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

Authorities responded to a chimney fire at a residence on Monroe Ridge on Friday, Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

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Authorities respond to Friday chimney fire

News Staff
Monday, March 1, 2021
Authorities responded to a chimney fire at a residence on Monroe Ridge on Friday, Feb. 26. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, at 5 p.m., firefighters responded to a 2,000 square foot rental cabin, and found it was 30% involved through the roof.
A boil water notice has been issued on Feb. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: South Main Street (Highway 129 South) at Townview Dr. south to Dollar General.

A boil water notice has been issued on Feb. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: South Main Street (Highway 129 South) at Townview Dr. south to Dollar General.

Boil water notice issued by City of Cleveland

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
UPDATE: As of 12:40 p.m. in Saturday, Feb. 27, the boil water notice has been lifted.  A boil water notice has been issued on Feb. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: South Main Street (Highway 129 South) at Townview Dr. south to Dollar General.
Emory Jones holds a poster featuring his book, Cunningham and Other Pigs I Have Known. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Emory Jones holds a poster featuring his book, Cunningham and Other Pigs I Have Known. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Jones turns pork project into new book

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Local author Emory Jones has been known to ham it up with stories about the adventures of his pet pig, Cunningham. Those humorous columns appearing in the White County News have grown quite a following in recent years – so it’s only natural that he finally wrote a book that goes whole hog.
After being canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 32nd Annual Helen Trout Tournament is returning this year.

After being canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 32nd Annual Helen Trout Tournament is returning this year.

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Helen Trout Tournament returns March 27

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
After being canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 32nd Annual Helen Trout Tournament is returning this year. The event is set for Saturday, March 27.
The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting.

The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting.

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School Board to vote on 2022-23 school calendar Thursday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting. School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett told board members at a Feb. 23 work session that the survey of community members and staff members had a good response.
Photo courtesy White County Batt Chief, Drone Operations

Photo courtesy White County Batt Chief, Drone Operations

Authorities battle Feb. 24 woods fire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Authorities responded to a report of a woods fire on Long Mountain Trail on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The National Weather Service labeled the day as a High Fire Danger Day due to the warm temperature, low humidity, and a gentle breeze.
Laurie Politano, RN, gave Denyse Brennan her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the MedLink Georgia vaccination clinic held Feb. 25 at Resurrection Episcopal Church. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Laurie Politano, RN, gave Denyse Brennan her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the MedLink Georgia vaccination clinic held Feb. 25 at Resurrection Episcopal Church. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Vaccine efforts ramp up

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination efforts were in full swing this week with multiple mass patient clinics led by the White County Health Department, MedLink Georgia and state emergency management. The White County Health Department held an appointment-only point of dispensing (POD) operation Feb.