White County

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

COVID case rates continue recent decline

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 11.
Pictured are Jessica and Ben Dollins in front of Mountain View Nutrition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured are Jessica and Ben Dollins in front of Mountain View Nutrition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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New store coming to downtown Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 23, 2021
A new business is coming to downtown Cleveland. Mountain View Nutrition is a “healthy fast food” store that will have items for breakfast and lunch, said owner Jessica Dollins.
White County High School’s 2021 SAT scores have risen, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.

White County High School’s 2021 SAT scores have risen, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.

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SAT scores rise for WCHS students

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 23, 2021
White County High School’s 2021 SAT scores have risen, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education. The total mean score for students increased from 1038 to 1092. White County’s total mean scores in prior years were 1044 in 2019, 1076 in 2018 and 1051 in 2017.
Agrifest Country Market returns this Saturday, celebrating White County’s agricultural heritage.

Agrifest Country Market returns this Saturday, celebrating White County’s agricultural heritage.

Agrifest, History Day set for Saturday in downtown Cleveland

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Agrifest Country Market returns this Saturday, celebrating White County’s agricultural heritage. The White County Chamber of Commerce will host the 15th Agrifest Country Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25 in downtown Cleveland.
Senior Liana O'Kelly has been swinging a hot bat in the middle of the Lady Warriors' lineup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Senior Liana O'Kelly has been swinging a hot bat in the middle of the Lady Warriors' lineup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors chase top spot in region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
With two weeks left on the regular season softball schedule, the biggest issue facing the Region 7-AAA teams might be the weather. Over the past week, most of the teams in region have had games postponed due to the wet weather, and this week hasn't started any better.
Jamal Davis (Photo Courtesy Hall County Sheriff's Office)

Jamal Davis (Photo Courtesy Hall County Sheriff's Office)

Charges pending against scammers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Charges are pending for two people from New York for their involvement in scamming a White County resident.
The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets). 

The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets). 

Child Safety Seat checks to be held Sept. 22

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets).
Annika Vandiver pitched a shutout Monday against Gilmer County, and had a grand slam Tuesday in the the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver pitched a shutout Monday against Gilmer County, and had a grand slam Tuesday in the the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors keep pace in 7-AAA race

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The White County Warriors stayed near the top of the Region 7-AAA standings with a pair of wins this week over Gilmer County and West Hall. The Lady Warriors (14-3) moved to 9-3 in region play with the wins, and currently sit in third place behind East Forsyth (13-0) and Cherokee Bluff (7-2).
Zion McMullen, left, and Bryson Cronic, right, tackle Habersham Central's Zeke Whittington during the game last Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Zion McMullen, left, and Bryson Cronic, right, tackle Habersham Central's Zeke Whittington during the game last Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors fall to Raiders, 21-12

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 16, 2021
It was a frustrating night for the White County High School football team last Friday in Cleveland as the Habersham Central Raiders posted a 21-12 win in the final non-region game of the season, dropping the the Warriors to 1-3 on the season.