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Three inches of rain Feb. 13 caused a sinkhole in the staff parking lot of Dalton Family Eyecare on US Hwy. 129 on Feb. 14 that totally submerged a car in water. (Photo/Submitted)

Three inches of rain Feb. 13 caused a sinkhole in the staff parking lot of Dalton Family Eyecare on US Hwy. 129 on Feb. 14 that totally submerged a car in water. (Photo/Submitted)

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Flooding damages businesses

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Staff reports   When Steve Khale, owner of Mountain Marble and Tile on U.S. 129, arrived at his office Feb. 14 to begin operations, he witnessed a truly upsetting situation unfold before him as his entire workshop had been submerged waist-high in water.
City of Helen

City of Helen

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Helen hears plans for new hotel

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   The Helen City Commission opened up their regular meeting Tuesday with a presentation from officials looking to break ground on a new hotel within the city.
Kylie Watkins works against a Bainbridge defender during the state state playoff game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins works against a Bainbridge defender during the state state playoff game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Sweet 16 Bound

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   T he White County Lady Warriors got off to a fast start in the Class AAA state tournament Tuesday night in Cleveland, racing out to a 27-5 lead in the opening quarter of the matchup with Bainbridge on the way to a74-34 win to move onto the Sweet 16 for the...
Mason Autry celebrates afer winning a match last week at the state sectionals. (Photo/Mark Turner))

Mason Autry celebrates afer winning a match last week at the state sectionals. (Photo/Mark Turner))

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WCHS sends 10 to Macon for state finals

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
By Mark Turner White County News   A group of 10 wrestlers from White County High School will spend the next few days in Macon in search of a state championship.
Anijah Moss had a career-high 15 points in the first round region win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Anijah Moss had a career-high 15 points in the first round region win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors roll in first round matchup

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The opening game of the Region 6-AAA basketball tournament for the White County girl's squad was over in less than 10 minutes thanks to a huge offensive explosion by the Lady Warriors.
Spencer Adams

Spencer Adams

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Adams starts comeback with Shore City RailCats

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   O n June 5, 2014, Spencer Adams life changed forever when he was a second round pick by the Chicago White Sox in 2014, coming out of stellar career at White County High School.
Catie Craig shows off the Augusta National invitation. (Photo/Submitted)

Catie Craig shows off the Augusta National invitation. (Photo/Submitted)

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Craig invited to play in Augusta National event

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   D uring the first week of April, the best golfers in the world will be in Georgia for the opening round of the The 2025 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Lumsden’s retirement was celebrated by White County with a reception at Fire Station No. 3 on Jan. 23. Director of Public Safety David Murphy and Battalion Chiefs Josh Taylor and Terry Sosebee smile for a picture with Lumsden. (Photo/submitted)

Lumsden’s retirement was celebrated by White County with a reception at Fire Station No. 3 on Jan. 23. Director of Public Safety David Murphy and Battalion Chiefs Josh Taylor and Terry Sosebee smile for a picture with Lumsden. (Photo/submitted)

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Lumsden retires after 32 years

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News As snow fell over White County in the middle of January, John Lumsden was grateful that he would finally have some time to relax. Instead of having to go out in the storm, all Lumsden was concerned about was how many logs he should put in his fireplace.
The Calvas can often be found working together at Javi’s in Cleveland, with Javier as the owner and Stephanie as the hostess. (Photo/submitted)

The Calvas can often be found working together at Javi’s in Cleveland, with Javier as the owner and Stephanie as the hostess. (Photo/submitted)

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Meant to be

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Javier Calva is from Mexico. Stephanie Calva is from Germany. Working together at Cafe Cancun in Cleveland brought them together. The rest is history. The Calvas went on their first date to the movies back in 2012.