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The White County JROTC Raider teams had a big weekend at a pair of national events. The mixed team posted an eighth-place finish at the U. S. Army National Raider Championships. (Photo/WCHS JROTC Program)

The White County JROTC Raider teams had a big weekend at a pair of national events. The mixed team posted an eighth-place finish at the U. S. Army National Raider Championships. (Photo/WCHS JROTC Program)

Headlines in the Nov. 7 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Headlines in the Nov. 7 issue of the White County News: Ash, Garmon win Helen seats School CCRPI results show gains and dips New voting system starts in 2020 - here's how it works JROTC Raider squad bring home national honors Run to the finish Check out our classifieds.
Starting next year, Georgia voters will be using new machines to cast their ballots.

Starting next year, Georgia voters will be using new machines to cast their ballots.

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New voting system starts in 2020 – here’s how it works

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Starting next year, Georgia voters will be using new machines to cast their ballots. “The machines are a lot like the older ones that we had,” says White County Chief Voter Registrar Lisa Manning.
White County School System saw a slight dip in their 2019 overall College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score, but still remained above the state average.

White County School System saw a slight dip in their 2019 overall College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score, but still remained above the state average.

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School CCRPI results show gains and dips

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 7, 2019
White County School System saw a slight dip in their 2019 overall College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score, but still remained above the state average. The CCRPI measures how a student is doing and what areas, if any, need improvement.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Former Trump press secretary to speak at TMU

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be the keynote speaker at the next Todd Starnes Faith & Freedom Celebration at Truett McConnell University, set for April 18, 2020.
Private Ron Hill is shown in 1953 at age 18 at Outpost Harry during his assignment in the Korean War. (Submitted photo)

Private Ron Hill is shown in 1953 at age 18 at Outpost Harry during his assignment in the Korean War. (Submitted photo)

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Army veteran made a career, life of service

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Ron Hill’s life has been a timeline of service to country and community. The 85-year-old Sautee Nacoochee resident is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations.
Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock shake hands after Helen election results are announced. Former city commissioner Dona K. Burke is shown in the middle. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock shake hands after Helen election results are announced. Former city commissioner Dona K. Burke is shown in the middle. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Ash, Garmon win Helen seats

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Proving that every vote counts, there were only 10 votes separating two of the candidates in the Helen City Commission race.
Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock spoke after the voters were counted. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock spoke after the voters were counted. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen, Cleveland election results

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The unofficial 2019 Helen and Cleveland municipal election results are as follows: Helen City Commission Jeff Ash: 103 Cinnamon Spurlock: 63 Fred Garmon: 73 A total of 135 voters cast ballots out of 518 registered voters.
Fiona

Fiona

Pets of the Week: Nov. 4

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Nov. 4 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Fiona is a 1-year-old female who is super petite.
An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019.

An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019.

Third rabies case confirmed

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019. On Tuesday, Oct.