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Mossy Creek students Hunter Moyers, Brody Kelley and Zachary Godfrey all proudly hold up their awards from the state competition last week in Savannah. (Submitted photos)

Mossy Creek students Hunter Moyers, Brody Kelley and Zachary Godfrey all proudly hold up their awards from the state competition last week in Savannah. (Submitted photos)

WCMS, MCES Beta Clubs have successful state convention

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Jr. Beta Clubs at Mossy Creek Elementary School and White County Middle School have qualified for nationals after bringing home some serious hardware from the state conventions last week in Savannah. MCES took 28 students, and had five students place, said Deticia Chambers, the Jr.
In front from left, Sam Litz, Ivy Scott, Jaquilla Scott, Jonah Scott and J.J. Scott team up to arrange a magnolia tree. In the background, Cindi Sisk and Josh Irvin shovel dirt onto a root bed. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

In front from left, Sam Litz, Ivy Scott, Jaquilla Scott, Jonah Scott and J.J. Scott team up to arrange a magnolia tree. In the background, Cindi Sisk and Josh Irvin shovel dirt onto a root bed. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Mass tree planting marks Freudenberg anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Staff at the Freudenberg-NOK plant in Cleveland helped leave a lasting mark at the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.
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Pets of the Week: Dec. 9

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Dec. 9 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Mr. Grey is a male and is about 3-years-old. Mr .Grey would be a wonderful lap cat, because he loves to cuddle so much! Mr.
There was no threat found after White County schools were placed on lockdown earlier today.

There was no threat found after White County schools were placed on lockdown earlier today.

No threat found as schools go on lockdown

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 5, 2019
There was no threat found after White County schools were placed on lockdown earlier today. White County High School administrators were informed around 1:20 p.m.
Shrek: the Musical presented by Gateway Theatre Company begins tonight. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Shrek: the Musical presented by Gateway Theatre Company begins tonight. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Dec. 5 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Headlines in the Dec. 5 issue of the White County News: County to establish elections board Search on for next county manager Jack P. Nix Elementary School recognized again as Title I Distinguished School Back on the mat WCMS basketball teams pick up wins Check out our classifieds.
The 17th Annual Community Christmas Dinner is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center at 283 Ga. 255.

The 17th Annual Community Christmas Dinner is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center at 283 Ga. 255.

Donations requested for annual Community Christmas Dinner

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The 17th Annual Community Christmas Dinner is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center at 283 Ga. 255. A traditional meal will be served, and donations of turkeys, hams and fixings are needed, along with monetary donations to cover expenses.
The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for the United Way of White County will wrap up this week with a Festival of Lights reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Unicoi State Park & Lodge.

The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for the United Way of White County will wrap up this week with a Festival of Lights reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Unicoi State Park & Lodge.

Festival of Trees concludes Dec. 6 with Festival of Lights at Unicoi

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for the United Way of White County will wrap up this week with a Festival of Lights reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Unicoi State Park & Lodge.