White County

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 in White County since the start of the pandemic remained at 83 total, according to the 12:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7. (Image from Department of Public Health)

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 in White County since the start of the pandemic remained at 83 total, according to the 12:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7. (Image from Department of Public Health)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic remains at 83

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 in White County since the start of the pandemic remained at 83, according to the 12:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

WCRD opens fall registration

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The White County Recreation Department opened registration for fall sports this week, with a hopeful eye toward the future.
Dawson Day

Dawson Day

Exclusive Subscriber Content

TMU's Day earns NAIA All-America golf honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Truett McConnell's Dawson Day has been named to the 2020 NAIA PING All-America third team and the 2020 NAIA PING South All-Region team. "Dawson has had a tremendous career at TMU," Head Coach Steve Patton said.
The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

High school teams play waiting game as GHSA mulls future plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
by Mark Turner White County News   I n 106 days, the White County Warriors are scheduled to kick off the 2020 high school football season, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the start of football, and the rest of the fall sports, is still up in the air.
Sinead O'Bryant

Sinead O'Bryant

Exclusive Subscriber Content

O'Bryant excels in athletics and in the classroom

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Sautee-Nacoochee's Sinéad O’Bryan has been honored with an Academic Excellence Award in Biological Sciences by the Augusta University College of Science & Mathematics. She is a member of the AU cross-country and track and field team and has been recognized as a two-time NCAA Academic All-American.
With cool nights and warm, sunny days, summer in the Northeast Georgia mountains is special. If you have a photograph that represents this beautiful time of year, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2020 edition.

With cool nights and warm, sunny days, summer in the Northeast Georgia mountains is special. If you have a photograph that represents this beautiful time of year, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2020 edition.

The Mountain Traveler cover contest underway

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
With cool nights and warm, sunny days, summer in the Northeast Georgia mountains is special. If you have a photograph that represents this beautiful time of year, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2020 edition.
Carly Adam

Carly Adam

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Jarrad, Adam vye for BOE chair

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard is seeking a second term after her election in 2016. She is being challenged by Carly Adam. Both are running as Republicans. With no Democratic candidates in the field, the race will be determined in the June 9 General Primary election.
The White County School System will be receiving nearly $750,000 in federal relief funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but school officials are still having to take a closer look at the system’s budget.

The White County School System will be receiving nearly $750,000 in federal relief funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but school officials are still having to take a closer look at the system’s budget.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Schools to examine impact on finances

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The White County School System will be receiving nearly $750,000 in federal relief funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but school officials are still having to take a closer look at the system’s budget.
Glenn and Susan Vaughn of Virigina returned home from Oktoberfest in Helen with more than memories. (Submitted photo)

Glenn and Susan Vaughn of Virigina returned home from Oktoberfest in Helen with more than memories. (Submitted photo)

Hidden kitten rides from Helen to Virgina

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 7, 2020
After returning home from a trip to Helen last October for Oktoberfest, a Virginia family discovered a stowaway. The night before Glenn and Susan Vaughn of Strasburg, Virginia, were set to make the 550-mile trip home, heavy rains doused the lot where their car was parked.
White County High School has released more details in regards to graduation on Friday, May 22, at 9 p.m. at WCHS.

White County High School has released more details in regards to graduation on Friday, May 22, at 9 p.m. at WCHS.

WCHS announces graduation details

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
White County High School has released more details in regards to graduation on Friday, May 22, at 9 p.m. at WCHS.