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The Class of 2024 tosses their caps in the air Friday night moments after Principal Mary Anne Collier sends them off by saying, “Class dismissed.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Class dismissed

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The Class of 2024 is on to their next great adventure. Laurel Christopher welcomed everyone remarking on the idea, while Valedictorian Zoe Burkett ended the student speeches sharing the adventures they’ve already had this year alone.

Dr. Jonathan Stribling

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Stribling returning home

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Dr. Jonathan Stribling is once again a Warrior. Stribling, the principal at Habersham Central High School and former White County educator, was named the next assistant superintendent of operations for White County School System.

Helen Wilkins is sworn in to her position as city commissioner by City Clerk Marilyn Chastain. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Wilkins back on Helen commission

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News A month after Cinnamon Sullivan’s resignation, Helen has found a new city commissioner. Helen Wilkins was voted in as the interim city commissioner for the city of Helen during their meeting on Tuesday, May 21.

Veterans to honor fallen heroes

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The weekend will be filled events to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, highlighted by two Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning. American Legion Roy Head Post 16 will host its ceremony at 9 a.m.

The aircraft involved in the crash was a Quicksilver Sport 2S aircraft, a type of open-air glider. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Local man dies in plane crash

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News A White County man died in a plane crash Monday.

Sarah Blair and Zoe Burkett excelled on both the court and in the classroom. They lead the Class of 2024 as salutatorian and valedictorian. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Burkett, Blair top Class of 2024

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Two hundred and fifty-six students will be recognized Friday night as the newest graduates of White County High School. The graduation ceremony is set for 8 p.m. at Warrior Stadium on the high school campus.

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Ash gets shot on county commission

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News The results are in, and at least one incumbent is not keeping his seat on the county commission. After nearly a month of early voting and the conclusion of Election Day on May 21, 4,354 total ballots were cast among the 23,095 registered voters White County.

Election 2024

General Primary Election Results

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

All precincts and early voting reporting: *unofficial results* White County Sheriff Rick Kelley (I) - 3,377 Robert Morin - 522 County Commission Chair Travis Turner (I) - 2,649 Chris Dorsey - 1,201 County Commission District 1 Terry Goodger (I) - 438 Roy "Shan" Ash -...

The festival, showcasing local businesses, is from 2-8 p.m. in Freedom Park in Cleveland.

Business Block Party gets rain delay

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News First, it was rain. Then, a tornado watch. And then came the flooding and power outages. It became a situation where the Business Block Party couldn’t go on as scheduled. At just after 9 a.m.

Heavy rainfall led to flooding on Quillian Street, temporarily closing the road behind Burger King. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Severe storm causes flooding, damage

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News A severe thunderstorm hit White County in the early hours of morning on Thursday, May 9. The storm featured thunder and lightning, heavy rainfall and high-speed winds.