White County

The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

Crown Cup champs

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
After three games in six days, the White County Lady Warriors' soccer team walked off of Cottrell Field at Lumpkin County High School as the 2020 Crown Mountain Cup champions.
The White County Board of Education approved calendars for the next two school years at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27.

The White County Board of Education approved calendars for the next two school years at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27.

BOE sets calendars for two school years

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Board of Education approved calendars for the next two school years at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27. The school board approved Option 1, which has short breaks in October and February, said White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett.
Flood Safety Preparedness Week showcases a new tip each day to inform you and your family on the hazards, safety and preparation for floods.

Flood Safety Preparedness Week showcases a new tip each day to inform you and your family on the hazards, safety and preparation for floods.

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Flood Safety Preparedness Week begins March 9

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Flooding can happen whenever it rains, with little or no time to prepare or evacuate. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency recognizes Flood Safety Preparedness Week March 9-13. The week encourages residents and their families to prepare for flooding.
Max Norton was among residents turning out Tuesday, March 3, for early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Max Norton was among residents turning out Tuesday, March 3, for early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Early voting begins for pair of elections

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Early voting in Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and the Cleveland mayor special election kicked off Monday, March 2, and continues through Friday, March 20.
Pharmacist Ray Black sits for the first-ever haircut from Nathan McIntyre at Nate’s Barbershop, which opened Monday in Black’s new development, Cleveland Drug Plaza on West Kytle Street. Read more about the changes on 7A. (Photo submitted)

Pharmacist Ray Black sits for the first-ever haircut from Nathan McIntyre at Nate’s Barbershop, which opened Monday in Black’s new development, Cleveland Drug Plaza on West Kytle Street. Read more about the changes on 7A. (Photo submitted)

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Cleveland Drug Plaza adds business

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 5, 2020
A newly renovated addition to downtown Cleveland is open, which will eventually be home to three businesses. The Cleveland Drug Plaza on West Kytle Street, owned by local businessman Ray Black, welcomed Nate’s Barbershop as its first occupant March 2.
Coronavirus has come to Georgia.

Coronavirus has come to Georgia.

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Caution, not panic, urged as coronavirus arrives in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
by Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Coronavirus has come to Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp and state health officials confirmed the first cases of coronavirus in Georgia late Monday night. Two people in Fulton County contracted the virus after one of them traveled to Italy.
Cleveland mayoral candidates Annie Sutton and Josh Turner answered questions and greeted the public at the forum. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland mayoral candidates Annie Sutton and Josh Turner answered questions and greeted the public at the forum. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Mayor candidates discuss vision, challenges for Cleveland at forum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The two Cleveland mayoral candidates had a chance to appeal to voters last week in a forum before early voting started this week for the special election. The forum was hosted by the White County Chamber of Commerce, in conjuction with the White County News and WRWH 93.9 FM Radio.
Robert Crumley

Robert Crumley

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Two locals join State House race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Several races are shaping up for state and federal offices, including two White County residents who joined the District 10 race for State House. Qualifying for these offices began Monday, March 2, and will continue through Friday, March 6.
Carly Adam

Carly Adam

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Race for BOE chair emerges

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
by Stephanie Hill and Wayne Hardy Three contested races emerged early during the qualifying period for county offices, which began Monday and continues through this Friday, March 6. (The following rundown includes candidates who qualified as of the close of Tuesday, March 3.
Joker

Joker

Pets of the Week: March 2

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 2 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Joker is a 1-year-old male lab mix and he loves walks and cuddles. Joker loves to run and play and is so tired of Shelter life.