Local

Leann Fuller gets a hug from Laura Corley after being named Teacher of the Year (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Fuller named White County Teacher of the Year

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

When Leann Fuller's name was called as White County Teacher of the Year, it was like someone had hit the pause button and everything stopped temporarily. Everyone around her — the other worthy nominees, people in the bleachers — were clapping and shouting.

Missy Jarrard, School Board chair, stresses fiscal responsibility. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

School board delays tennis courts

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

The White County Board of Education balanced optimism for future projects with a commitment to fiscal responsibility at its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 24.

Finalists for the White County School System Employee of the Year await the final verdict.

Haas, Taylor Honored for Dedication to White County Students

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

By Jerry Grillo Two dedicated employees in the White County School System were recognized last week for their exceptional commitment to special needs students, as Jack Haas was named Bus Driver of the Year and Johnny Taylor was honored with the Employee of the Year award.

DOT bridge replacement plans

Exclusive Subscriber Content

DOT proposes bridge replacement

News Staff

Friday, April 25, 2025

by Linda Erbele White County News Some 65 people attended a public information open house, Tuesday night at the Sautee Nacoochee Center, where the proposed bridge replacement over the Chattahoochee River in Helen was discussed.

Skyler Hughes is following in his father's footsteps.

Chick-fil-A getting supersized

News Staff

Friday, April 25, 2025

by Jerry Grillo White County News For local loyalists of Chick-fil-A, it’ll be as if a month of Sundays has hit the calendar. Make that several months.

Firefighters and EMTs muscle the county’s new fire truck into the Station 4 bay during a traditional Push-In ceremony on April 21. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Upholding Tradition

News Staff

Friday, April 25, 2025

by Denise Etheridge White County News A tradition that dates back to the 1800s when fire suppression equipment was mounted on the back of a horse drawn wagon and had to be pushed back into a fire station bay by hand was continued by White County Fire Services on Monday.

Bill Schofill

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Schofill remembered as grandfather figure

News Staff

Friday, April 18, 2025

by Denise Etheridge White County News Bill Schofill continued his legacy as a positive role model and community servant long after he retired from coaching and teaching, according to those who knew him.

The More than Rubies volunteer squad displays its handiwork.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

More Than Rubies Brings Easter Magic to Kids in Need

News Staff

Friday, April 18, 2025

By Jerry Grillo White County News On a shining Saturday at the Cleveland Worship Center, a small cadre of dedicated volunteers led by the spirited Christina Loggins, is assembling bags of Easter joy, transforming the holiday for hundreds of less fortunate children.

The City of Cleveland deeded land for a new mixed use development.

Cleveland OKs free land for development

News Staff

Friday, April 18, 2025

by Linda Erbele White County News The Cleveland city council, following an executive session during its meeting April 14, unanimously approved an agreement to convey a small plot of land off Donald E.

Children race to collect plastic eggs during the Friends of Unicoi State Park’s egg hunt last year. This year’s event will be held on Saturday. (File photo)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Local Easter events start this weekend

News Staff

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Staff reports There’s plenty of Easter fun for families to hop around to in White County over the next couple of weekends. Saturday, April 12 Unicoi State Park will have an East Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bottoms at Smith Creek.