White County

Susan Garrity and Mike McMillan display the first edition of the White County News, founded by their father, Henry McMillan. JERRY GRILLO/WCN

Susan Garrity and Mike McMillan display the first edition of the White County News, founded by their father, Henry McMillan. JERRY GRILLO/WCN

From newsman to civic leader

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
By Jerry Grillo Henry McMillan, who once described himself as, “a No. 2 pencil in a dot com world,” was well ahead of his time in other ways.
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Renshaw hired as new county manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Michael R. Renshaw, who has over 29 years of experience in local government, was hired Monday to be the new White County Manager. He is expected to begin his new duties around the first of July. “He comes very highly recommended, with a very strong resume,” commission chairman Travis Turner said.
Expansion of facility that hosts 7,000 kids annually will not come at expense to county, commissioners say.

Expansion of facility that hosts 7,000 kids annually will not come at expense to county, commissioners say.

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County approves $15 million in bonds for Woodlands Camp

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
White County commissioners voted Monday to approve a resolution authorizing Woodlands Camp and Conference Center to issue up to $15 million revenue bonds through the White County Development Authority for expansion and renovation of the facility.
White County Commissioners are switching employee insurance.

White County Commissioners are switching employee insurance.

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County workers won’t see big jump in health premiums next year

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
White County Commissioners are nearing the finish line with the county’s 2022-23 budget. They voted unanimously Tuesday to switch employee insurance carriers next year back to Cigna, the company the county used two years ago.
Water price is expected to rise in the new year for Water Authority customers.

Water price is expected to rise in the new year for Water Authority customers.

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Water customers can expect rate hike

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Executive Director Edwin Nix made a presentation on behalf of the White County Water Authority at the Cleveland City Council meeting on May 9. Nix gave a recap of where the price of water has been for the last year and the projected increase for the 2023 fiscal year.
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Renshaw finalist for county manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
White County Commissioners last week named local government veteran Mike Renshaw as the sole finalist to be the next county manager. Renshaw has over 29 years of experience in local government leadership and management.
Pastors Michael Wilkes, Marc Turner and Burnetta Armour join Andy Vandiver in song. (Wayne Knuckles/WCN)

Pastors Michael Wilkes, Marc Turner and Burnetta Armour join Andy Vandiver in song. (Wayne Knuckles/WCN)

Prayer Power:Unity is the message on National Day of Prayer

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The White County Ministerial Fellowship held a gathering in Freedom Park on May 5 in honor of National Day of Prayer. Local pastors from multiple churches gathered to offer prayers for members of the community and the nation.
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

Commissioners lament rising costs of improvements

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening, but lamented the skyrocketing cost of materials needed to do the work. Commissioners awarded All About Asphalt of Athens, Ga.
County Commissioners looking to replace the floor in the County Health Department.

County Commissioners looking to replace the floor in the County Health Department.

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County seeking bids for health dept. floor

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners voted to advertise for bids to replace much of the flooring at the county health department and approved three zoning changes during a called meeting April 14.
Members of the WCHS varsity girl's soccer team are, front from left, Katia Tinajero, Emma Morrow, Isabella Moschiano, Lilly Gann, Rachel Harris, and Liz Williams; middle row, Anna Tatum, Grace Bythewood, Nealeigh Broadwell, Gabby Whiddon, Reese Vandegriff, and Hazen Ramey; back row, Head Coach Megan Runkle, , manager Kaia Kinson, Lily Gearing, Chloe Shea, Adelynn Knight, Brianna Blihovde, Callie Armour, Coach Mike Vandegriff, and Coach Brianna Bullock. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Members of the WCHS varsity girl's soccer team are, front from left, Katia Tinajero, Emma Morrow, Isabella Moschiano, Lilly Gann, Rachel Harris, and Liz Williams; middle row, Anna Tatum, Grace Bythewood, Nealeigh Broadwell, Gabby Whiddon, Reese Vandegriff, and Hazen Ramey; back row, Head Coach Megan Runkle, , manager Kaia Kinson, Lily Gearing, Chloe Shea, Adelynn Knight, Brianna Blihovde, Callie Armour, Coach Mike Vandegriff, and Coach Brianna Bullock. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors open playoffs next week

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 7, 2022
The White County Lady Warriors are back in the Class AAA state tournament this year, after finishing the regular season as the No. 3 from Region 7-AAA. The Lady Warriors have huge task in the first round as they head to Norcross next Tuesday to take on Greater Atlanta Christian.