White County

On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Association's executive committee voted 53-10 to adopt the 30-second shot clock for basketball.

On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Association's executive committee voted 53-10 to adopt the 30-second shot clock for basketball.

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Shot clock coming to high school hoops

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 25, 2020
On Tuesday, the Georgia High School Association's executive committee voted 53-10 to adopt the 30-second shot clock for basketball.
Annabeth Vandiver

Annabeth Vandiver

Ramey, Vandiver, Dotson in 2020 class

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
A trio of former White County High School athletes are among a  group of area athletes selected to be a part of the BLITZ Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. Annabeth Vandiver, Bella Ramey and Jessie Dotson represent WCHS in this year's class, joining 49 other high school athletes in the induction class.
After getting back to work a little over the past few weeks, the White County High School athletes will have a week off next week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's Dead Week, which begins Sunday and runs through July 5.

After getting back to work a little over the past few weeks, the White County High School athletes will have a week off next week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's Dead Week, which begins Sunday and runs through July 5.

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GHSA allows use of sports equipment; teams set to take time off for Dead Week

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 25, 2020
After getting back to work a little over the past few weeks, the White County High School athletes will have a week off next week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's Dead Week, which begins Sunday and runs through July 5.
Lane Williams shows off the 2019 Tesnatee River rosé wine that took home the silver award in the 2020 Experience Rosé Competition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Lane Williams shows off the 2019 Tesnatee River rosé wine that took home the silver award in the 2020 Experience Rosé Competition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery take home award

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Even though the tasting room has only been open for a few weeks, Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery is already bringing home awards. They recently took the silver award in the 2020 Experience Rosé Wine Competition in southern California, said winemaker Lane Williams.
Matt Aiken, The Dahlonega Nugget publisher, hands Patrick Olmsted of Dahlonega, his prize money for winning The Mountain Traveler cover contest. (Submitted photo

Matt Aiken, The Dahlonega Nugget publisher, hands Patrick Olmsted of Dahlonega, his prize money for winning The Mountain Traveler cover contest. (Submitted photo

Patrick Olmsted wins Mountain Traveler cover contest

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
by Kimberly Brown CNI News Service With entries of waterfalls, scenic vistas, sunsets and wildflowers, choosing a cover for the 2020 summer edition of The Mountain Traveler was difficult.
The White County Farmers Market will kick off this Saturday, June 27.

The White County Farmers Market will kick off this Saturday, June 27.

Farmers market kicks off Saturday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The White County Farmers Market will kick off this Saturday, June 27. The market will be held each Saturday in Freedom Park in downtown Cleveland from approximately 7 a.m. to noon, or until sold out, said Charlie Thomas, who is helping organize the market.
The Helen City Commission approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Wednesday, June 24.

The Helen City Commission approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Wednesday, June 24.

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Helen approves FY 20-21 budget

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Helen City Commission approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Wednesday, June 24. The budget is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pictured are Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan, White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, TGES Assistant Principal Diedre Alexander, Director of Student Acountability Jennifer King, Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus, and Marketing Director at Breaux & Associates Besty Mellott, holding the check TGES received for coming in 5th place. (Submitted photo)

Pictured are Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan, White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, TGES Assistant Principal Diedre Alexander, Director of Student Acountability Jennifer King, Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus, and Marketing Director at Breaux & Associates Besty Mellott, holding the check TGES received for coming in 5th place. (Submitted photo)

Learning comes to life

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
School work is really going to come to life next year at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School students. That’s because students were able to earn a 3-D printer at the end of this school year thanks to their hard work. This all came about after TGES Principal Dr.
White County schools will start on Aug. 7, one way or another.

White County schools will start on Aug. 7, one way or another.

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School system working on fall plan

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
White County schools will start on Aug. 7, one way or another. That’s according to White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, who spoke to board members about their plans for the fall. “We’ve been working tirelessly trying to figure that out,” Burkett said.
A rabid raccoon in the area of Dean Mountain Road is the 10th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid raccoon in the area of Dean Mountain Road is the 10th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Tenth rabies case confirmed for White County in 2020

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
A rabid raccoon in the area of Dean Mountain Road is the 10th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan, on Wednesday, June 17, at approximately 6 p.m. a dog owner saw his dog fighting with a raccoon and killing it.