White County

White County's Alex Thornton, left, and Matthew Gee stop Pickens' running back Kadyn Hampton at the line of scrimmage during the Warriors' 20-7 win last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Alex Thornton, left, and Matthew Gee stop Pickens' running back Kadyn Hampton at the line of scrimmage during the Warriors' 20-7 win last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors to face Habersham Central

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 9, 2021
The White County High School Warriors football team gets a chance to play at home again this week as Habersham Central makes the short trip to Cleveland to renew the neighborhood rivalry.
Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, there will be a traffic shift on Hulsey Road due to construction for phase 3 of the bypass.

Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, there will be a traffic shift on Hulsey Road due to construction for phase 3 of the bypass.

Hulsey Road traffic to shift starting Sept. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, there will be a traffic shift on Hulsey Road due to construction for phase 3 of the bypass. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the traffic shift will take place on Hulsey Road from Helen Highway to U.S. 129.
A Cleveland man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 4.

A Cleveland man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 4.

One person killed in Saturday single-vehicle accident

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
A Cleveland man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 4. According to Georgia State Patrol, at approximately 7 p.m. Michael Bohn, 34, was driving a 1998 Honda motorcycle west on Collins Road.
White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls.

White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls.

Injured hikers assisted at Raven Cliff Falls over holiday weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls. Crews with White County Fire Services and the Helen Fire Department responded to the area around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.
One person was seriously injured and three more received non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Sept. 3.

One person was seriously injured and three more received non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Sept. 3.

Four injured in Sept. 3 wreck

News Staff
Saturday, September 4, 2021
One person was seriously injured and three more received non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Sept. 3. According to Georgia State Patrol, Ricky Carroll Jr., 59, of Gainesville, was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger north on Hwy.
White County's Colton Turner, left, Zion McMullen, and Bryson Cronic team up to bring down Hart County running back JL Lackey during the Warriors' home opener last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County's Colton Turner, left, Zion McMullen, and Bryson Cronic team up to bring down Hart County running back JL Lackey during the Warriors' home opener last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Bulldogs run past Warriors

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The White County Warriors grabbed a 6-0 lead in the first three minutes of the 2021 home opener last Friday night, but things quickly went downhill as Hart County used a bruising running attack to fuel a 49-13 win.
Maggie Blair, left, and Claire Beckman get set to go up for a block during the area win Tuesday night over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Blair, left, and Claire Beckman get set to go up for a block during the area win Tuesday night over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits 7-AAA matche

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The race for the Area 7-AAA volleyball title began this week for the White County High School squad as they took on Dawson County and North Hall in a tri-match Tuesday night in Dawsonville. The Lady Warriors, ranked No.
The 2021 Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon in Helen. (File photo from 2020 parade)

The 2021 Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon in Helen. (File photo from 2020 parade)

Oktoberfest to kickoff next week in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 2, 2021
It’s almost time for Oktoberfest season in Helen. The festivities throughout the city begin Thursday, Sept. 9, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 7. At the Helen Festhalle (1074 Edelweiss Strasse), Oktoberfest celebrations will run from Sept. 9-12, Sept. 16-19, Sept. 23-26, then daily from Sept.
The White County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Windstream and Trailwave/HEMC in applying for federal and state funding for proposed expansions of broadband internet services.

The White County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Windstream and Trailwave/HEMC in applying for federal and state funding for proposed expansions of broadband internet services.

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County joins Windstream, Trailwave in applying for funds to expand broadband internet service

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Windstream and Trailwave/HEMC in applying for federal and state funding for proposed expansions of broadband internet services. Commissioners voted at an Aug. 24 meeting to serve as the conduit for both proposals, should funding be awarded.
A 2-year-old girl died in a tragic incident in Sautee Nacoochee on Monday, Aug. 30, after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway.

A 2-year-old girl died in a tragic incident in Sautee Nacoochee on Monday, Aug. 30, after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway.

Child dies when hit in driveway

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 2, 2021
A 2-year-old girl died in a tragic incident in Sautee Nacoochee on Monday, Aug. 30, after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway. According to a Georgia State Patrol report, a 2014 Honda CR-V was turning into a private driveway on Woodland Drive just before 6 p.m.