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Man arrested on illegal fishing charges on Chattahoochee

by Eric Tiongson White County News   One person became an reminder of the rules for fishing over the weekend. Da Tun, 27, of Stone Mountain, was arrested on July 26 on numerous charges of illegal fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
At  White County School System’s opening day gathering for staff, the crowd claps as new employees are asked to stand to be recognized. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

At White County School System’s opening day gathering for staff, the crowd claps as new employees are asked to stand to be recognized. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Teachers, students ready for new year

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County teachers and staff kicked off the new school year Monday morning with words of encouragement from two teachers of the year and a new way of thinking from a guest speaker.
Noelyn Blount gets a new book to read from Tesnatee Gap Elementary Principal Noel Cochran. (Photo/Ollie Osborne)

Noelyn Blount gets a new book to read from Tesnatee Gap Elementary Principal Noel Cochran. (Photo/Ollie Osborne)

Teachers, students ready for new year

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Families started lining up for backpacks full of free school supplies almost an hour before the annual Back to School Bash began at Freedom Park Saturday. Paige Summerour was one of the first in line to pick up backpacks for her six children.
The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allow short-term rental host licenses to be reserved by those in the process of building a house to be used as a short-term rental.

The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allow short-term rental host licenses to be reserved by those in the process of building a house to be used as a short-term rental.

County allows STRs to reserve licenses

by Eric Tiongson White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allow short-term rental host licenses to be reserved by those in the process of building a house to be used as a short-term rental.
Samantha Prevett shows some love to a pouncing dog at the animal shelter. (Photo/submitted)

Samantha Prevett shows some love to a pouncing dog at the animal shelter. (Photo/submitted)

Prevett is county’s Best Volunteer

ν Look for complete Readers’ Choice results in this week’s C section.   by Eric Tiongson White County News   Samantha Prevett never thought she’d end up in White County, much less be voted for an award by its citizens.
School board members Missy Jarrard, Jon Estes, John Solmon, Charlie Thomas and Linda Erbele discuss the rolling back the millage rate Tuesday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

School board members Missy Jarrard, Jon Estes, John Solmon, Charlie Thomas and Linda Erbele discuss the rolling back the millage rate Tuesday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Local leaders prepare to set tax rates

by Samantha Sinclair and Eric Tiongson White County News   The tax digest for the county was distributed to local taxing districts Thursday, causing leaders to scramble with plans to advertise whether not they plan to increase property tax increases.
The lobby at White County High School has a whole new light-filled look as renovations replacing the theater with a media center near completion earlier this week. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

The lobby at White County High School has a whole new light-filled look as renovations replacing the theater with a media center near completion earlier this week. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

A whole new school

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Teachers and students will be walking into a seemingly brand new White County High School next week. The changes start as soon as they walk in the building. The lobby has been transformed with a glass wall on one side looking into the new media center.
Bailey Gabler (Photo/Susan Kenawi)

Bailey Gabler (Photo/Susan Kenawi)

Young mother killed in wreck

by Eric Tiongson White County News   A dangerous section of Ga. 115 claimed the life of a local woman during last week’s rainstorms. On Thursday, July 18, a three-vehicle crash on Ga.
Ruth Jola is celebrated by family and friends at Helen’s Uhuburg Castle for her 100th birthday. Those gathered include (back row) Tom Stephenson, Brad Stephenson, Cecil Shaw, Oriana Jola, Jerry Noe, Raven Ferguson, Jolly Nichols, (front row) Patti Moulton, Debbie Holveck, Ruth Jola and Lisa Holveck. (Photo/submitted)

Ruth Jola is celebrated by family and friends at Helen’s Uhuburg Castle for her 100th birthday. Those gathered include (back row) Tom Stephenson, Brad Stephenson, Cecil Shaw, Oriana Jola, Jerry Noe, Raven Ferguson, Jolly Nichols, (front row) Patti Moulton, Debbie Holveck, Ruth Jola and Lisa Holveck. (Photo/submitted)

Around the world in 100 years

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Every Fourth of July, fireworks light up the sky. Ruth Jola likes to joke that they’re all for her, instead of Independence Day. Jola was born on July 4, 1924. 100 years ago.
Banks County Captain Chad Nix, and White County’s David Murphy, Terry Goodger and Travis Turner discuss the building of Banks County Fire Station No. 41. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Banks County Captain Chad Nix, and White County’s David Murphy, Terry Goodger and Travis Turner discuss the building of Banks County Fire Station No. 41. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Leaders tour Banks fire stations

by Eric Tiongson White County News   White County leaders got a look at what they could have last week when they toured Banks County Fire Station No. 41. The station has been viewed as a potential template for the upcoming White County Fire Station No.