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White County Middle School will present “The Wizard of Oz” March 23-24 at White County High School’s auditorium this weekend. (Photo/submitted)

White County Middle School will present “The Wizard of Oz” March 23-24 at White County High School’s auditorium this weekend. (Photo/submitted)

WCMS travels down yellow brick road in ‘Oz’ production

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
White County Middle School Theater invites everyone to join Dorothy as she goes somewhere over the rainbow in a classic production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, the production features music and lyrics from the original MGM Motion Picture Score by Harold Arlen and E.Y.
Josiah Abernathy’s energetic performance of “I Don’t Dance” from High School Musical was a highlight of the talent show Friday night. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Josiah Abernathy’s energetic performance of “I Don’t Dance” from High School Musical was a highlight of the talent show Friday night. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Letting talents shine

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Exceptional Children’s Week had a grand finale Friday night as family, friends and other supporters packed White County High School’s auditorium for a talent show.
Warrior TV students Ethan Ankava, Daniel Ratigan, Maggie Anglin, Griffin DeFoor celebrate winning first place in Video News Production.

Warrior TV students Ethan Ankava, Daniel Ratigan, Maggie Anglin, Griffin DeFoor celebrate winning first place in Video News Production.

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State champions: CTAE students win at SkillsUSA

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Torie Buck White County News   White County High School brought home the gold in SkillsUSA Georgia’s State Leadership and Skills Conference held March 9-11 in Atlanta.
Helen moved a step closer to city-wide Wi-Fi Tuesday, March 14 at a called meeting of the Helen Commission.

Helen moved a step closer to city-wide Wi-Fi Tuesday, March 14 at a called meeting of the Helen Commission.

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Helen seeks details on Wi-Fi

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Helen moved a step closer to city-wide Wi-Fi Tuesday, March 14 at a called meeting of the Helen Commission. Commissioners authorized a more detailed engineering design by SmartWAVE to provide such a service.
The citizens of Cleveland approved the sale of beer, wine or distilled spirits by almost 71 percent in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.

The citizens of Cleveland approved the sale of beer, wine or distilled spirits by almost 71 percent in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.

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Hearings start for package sales rules

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Cleveland’s city council held a first public hearing on its draft distilled package sale ordinance at its regular meeting March 13. The citizens of Cleveland approved the sale of beer, wine or distilled spirits by almost 71 percent in the Nov.
White County Registrar Derek LaPerriere and Habersham Election Technician Izac Martin demonstrate the printers and stands that will help White County speed up the advance voting process to White County Elections and Registration board members Russell Mobley, Todd Marks and Louise Nix. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

White County Registrar Derek LaPerriere and Habersham Election Technician Izac Martin demonstrate the printers and stands that will help White County speed up the advance voting process to White County Elections and Registration board members Russell Mobley, Todd Marks and Louise Nix. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Elections getting new system, advance voting equipment

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County Registrar Derek LaPerriere has been working hard digitizing voter registration files in the White County Elections and Registration Office.
Northeast Georgia Veterans Society President Ron Webb speaks at last year’s program.

Northeast Georgia Veterans Society President Ron Webb speaks at last year’s program.

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Society hosting program to honor Vietnam veterans

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Ron Hill Northeast Georgia Veterans Society   The Northeast Georgia Veterans Society will commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day by conducting a program at 10 a.m. on March 25 in Freedom Park in Cleveland. The program will include a speech by Bob Ingram.
Locally made bowls are a gift for diners at the Empty Bowls lunch. (Photo/submitted)

Locally made bowls are a gift for diners at the Empty Bowls lunch. (Photo/submitted)

Empty Bowls to provide lunch, benefit food pantry

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
The annual Empty Bowls lunch will be 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 20 at the Sautee Nacoochee Center’s Community Hall. The event benefits the White County Food Pantry. Diners donate the amount they choose, select a bowl and enjoy a soup lunch.
Erin Etris is the new marketing specialist for the White County News.

Erin Etris is the new marketing specialist for the White County News.

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Etris joins White County News team

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Erin Etris is the new marketing specialist for the White County News. She has over 14 years of experience in media and customer service. “We are very excited to have Erin on our team,” said CNI Chairman Alan NeSmith.
Cleveland’s proposed land use map can be viewed on the city’s website, cityofcleveland.org. Comments regarding it should be made within 30 days.

Cleveland’s proposed land use map can be viewed on the city’s website, cityofcleveland.org. Comments regarding it should be made within 30 days.

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City commission reviews draft land use map

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The Cleveland city commission reviewed the first draft of an update to its future land use map at its March 6 meeting. The final map will become part of the city’s comprehensive 5-year plan.