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The White County Warriors posted a historic win last Friday night, knocking Class AAA No. 8 Hart County 50-47 in Hartwell. The win was the football program's first road win over a ranked opponent since 1983, and only the 11th win over a ranked team in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The White County Warriors posted a historic win last Friday night, knocking Class AAA No. 8 Hart County 50-47 in Hartwell. The win was the football program's first road win over a ranked opponent since 1983, and only the 11th win over a ranked team in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors earn Team of the Week honor

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Warriors posted a historic win last Friday night, knocking Class AAA No. 8 Hart County 50-47 in Hartwell. The win was the football program's first road win over a ranked opponent since 1983, and only the 11th win over a ranked team in school history.
Poncherello

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Pets of the Week: Sept. 14

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 14 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Poncherello is a one-year-old male who is learning how to play. Poncherello loves to be held, and to cuddle.
A rabid raccoon in the Brookwood Village Drive area is the 17th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid raccoon in the Brookwood Village Drive area is the 17th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Seventeenth rabies cases confirmed in White County for 2020

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2020
A rabid raccoon in the Brookwood Village Drive area is the 17th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Thursday, Sept. 10, a dog was let out to use the bathroom in a fenced yard.
A rabid skunk in the Grover Miles Road area is the 16th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid skunk in the Grover Miles Road area is the 16th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Sixteenth rabies cases confirmed in White County for 2020

Stephanie Hill
Monday, September 14, 2020
A rabid skunk in the Grover Miles Road area is the 16th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, a dog owner found a dead skunk in the pen with his dog.
There have been 659 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Sept. 13, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 659 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Sept. 13, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 659

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2020
There have been 659 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Sept. 13, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 90 hospitalizations and 17 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The Cleveland City Council Meeting will hold the Sept. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting at 342 Campbell St - Cleveland Community Center/Police Department and also by ZOOM.

The Cleveland City Council Meeting will hold the Sept. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting at 342 Campbell St - Cleveland Community Center/Police Department and also by ZOOM.

Cleveland to hold meeting tonight

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2020
The Cleveland City Council Meeting will hold the Sept. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting at 342 Campbell St - Cleveland Community Center/Police Department and also by ZOOM. Please see zoom log-on info below: City of Cleveland is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a candlelight vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Freedom Park to honor victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a candlelight vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Freedom Park to honor victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

YRNG to host candlelight vigil for 9/11 attack victims

News Staff
Friday, September 11, 2020
Young Republicans of Northeast Georgia will host a candlelight vigil beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Freedom Park to honor victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
This aerial photo shows work going on at Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care on Hope Drive in Cleveland. (Photo courtesy Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care)

This aerial photo shows work going on at Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care on Hope Drive in Cleveland. (Photo courtesy Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care)

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Cleveland has new assisted living facility

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 10, 2020
White County’s newest assisted living facility has opened its doors in Cleveland. Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is welcoming visitors to the site and to discuss leasing.
White County children will be able to receive free school meals until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to a federal waiver.

White County children will be able to receive free school meals until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to a federal waiver.

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Free school meals for children will be available through Dec. 31

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 10, 2020
White County children will be able to receive free school meals until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to a federal waiver. “This allows us to feed our students and help them learn whether in the classroom or at home,” said White County School Nutrition Director Abby Rowland. U.S.
Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census.

Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census.

Deadline nearing to be counted in 2020 Census

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census. Residents yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond online, by phone or by mail. Census takers also will stop making follow-up visits to homes at that time.