White County

Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Kelley wins sheriff, runoff for probate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 11, 2020
After an unprecedented 2020 election season reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, voters finally had their say in primary elections Tuesday, June 9.
White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland Election Coverage – June 9, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Updates are posted below for unofficial results for local contested races only in White County's General Primary, as well as the Cleveland special elections for mayor and the Ward 2 city council seat and a countywide ESPLOST referendum.
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 114

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Bella

Bella

Pets of the Week: June 8

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of June 8 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Bella is a 4-year-old female pit mix that couldn't be sweeter. Bella came in with a single puppy that left the shelter fast, and is now alone.
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 110

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Capitol Beat

Capitol Beat

June 9 primary draws 1 million mail-in, early votes

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service More than 1 million Georgia voters have already cast ballots in the upcoming June 9 primary election via mail-in and early in-person voting, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office said Thursday.
The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary at Gun Commanders on June 2.

The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary at Gun Commanders on June 2.

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WCSO investigating attempted burglary

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary at Gun Commanders on June 2. A stolen vehicle that was used in the incident and has been recovered, according to White County Sheriff’s office Capt.
Carlos Anthony Martinez

Carlos Anthony Martinez

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Cleveland man accused of child molestation

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
An 18-year-old Cleveland man has been arrested on a child molestation charge. The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to Habersham Medical Center Feb. 1 regarding a report of sexual assault said to have happened in White County, according to White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Clay Hammond.
Jesse Dotson was the first WCHS distance runner to place in the Top 2 at the state meet.

Jesse Dotson was the first WCHS distance runner to place in the Top 2 at the state meet.

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Remember When...Dotson makes track history

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
WCN Archive Prior to the start of the 1,600-meter race at the Class AAA state track in the spring of 2012, White County High School's Jessie Dotson turned and spoke with Kristina Delpesche of Columbus High School.