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Ollie Weiland, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to win the Area 8 title at 100 pounds. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Ollie Weiland, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to win the Area 8 title at 100 pounds. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WCHS girls set for Area 8 tournament

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School girls' wrestling heads into the Area 8 tournament Friday with high hopes of winning some individual titles and getting several wrestlers into the All-Classification State Sectionals next month.
Kylie Watkins looks to score in the low post during the matchup with Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins looks to score in the low post during the matchup with Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors stumble in region matchup

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday in Cleveland as Dawson County picked up a big road win, 45-39. The loss dropped the Lady Warriors' record to 8-2 in Region 6-AAA play and 16-5 overall.
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White County Commission

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County amends code of ordinances

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Those looking to get a variance on their land for their family will no longer have to appear before the Planning Commission when applying, due to an amendment made to the White County Code of Ordinances.
Mentor Brandon Ward (right) spends his lunch hour playing Battleship with his mentee KJ Jackson at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. Ward and Jackson spend time together for 30 minutes each week. (Patrick Fargason/photo)

Mentor Brandon Ward (right) spends his lunch hour playing Battleship with his mentee KJ Jackson at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. Ward and Jackson spend time together for 30 minutes each week. (Patrick Fargason/photo)

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Guiding the future

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   When Brandon Ward, a real estate agent and co-owner of Ward Properties in Cleveland was looking for a non-profit organization for his company to get involved in, he turned to his family friend Haley Hobson.
Maggie Anglin and the Lady Warriors' tennis team is looking to make another state run.

Maggie Anglin and the Lady Warriors' tennis team is looking to make another state run.

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Spring teams begin prep for 2025 season

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   Winter weather has moved into North Georgia over the past few weeks, and the snow, ice and cold temperatures aren't exactly ideal for outdoor sports.
Kylie Watkins drives past Lumpkin County's Maddie Lee during the region game last Thursday in Cleveland

Kylie Watkins drives past Lumpkin County's Maddie Lee during the region game last Thursday in Cleveland

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Lady Warriors stay in region race

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   Just find a way. That seems to be the new motto for the White County High School girl's basketball team.
After missing seven games with a hand injury, Blayne Gunter scored 25 points in the Warriors' matchup with North Hall last Friday in Cleveland.

After missing seven games with a hand injury, Blayne Gunter scored 25 points in the Warriors' matchup with North Hall last Friday in Cleveland.

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Warriors fall to Lumpkin, North Hal

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   It's been a tough season so far for the White County Warriors, but if the past two games are any indication, things are starting to trend up.
James and Joanne Sweeney perform “This Little Light of Mine” to kick off SNC’s Martin Luther King Junior Day celebration.

James and Joanne Sweeney perform “This Little Light of Mine” to kick off SNC’s Martin Luther King Junior Day celebration.

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Lift every voice and sing

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   On Monday, northeast Georgia was united in celebration. The Sautee Nacoochee Center celebrated Martin Luther King Day by hosting their annual MLK Day event, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Roughly 100 people packed into the SNC to celebrate the life of Dr.
Lieutenant Shad Sosebee and the White County fire services team work to quell the weekend fire.

Lieutenant Shad Sosebee and the White County fire services team work to quell the weekend fire.

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Weekend house fire kills one

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   On the afternoon of January 18, White County Fire Services were dispatched to the area of Tom Bell Road and McGee Drive following reports of a residential house fire.