White County

This weekend is an opportunity to explore a world of skilled artists and unique crafts during the 2020 WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour.

This weekend is an opportunity to explore a world of skilled artists and unique crafts during the 2020 WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour.

WinterFest arrives!

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
This weekend is an opportunity to explore a world of skilled artists and unique crafts during the 2020 WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour.
Matt Gurtler

Matt Gurtler

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Rep. Gurtler to run for Congress

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
State Rep. Matt Gurtler, whose district includes part of White County, plans to run for Congress. The Republican from Tiger announced Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, he will join the field of candidates seeking the Ninth Congressional District seat that has been held by Doug Collins of Gainesville.
Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Mayor candidates to speak at forum

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Voters will have a chance to hear directly from Cleveland mayoral candidates at a forum planned for Thursday, Feb. 27. Annie Sutton and Josh Turner will take part in the event, presented by the White County Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee, the White County News and WRWH 93.
Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Over two days, Helen had the river flood over its banks before being blanketed with snow. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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A WEEK OF WILD WEATHER

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 13, 2020
It was a crazy weather week for White County, from flooding to snow to even more rain. It began on Thursday, Feb. 6, when White County, along with most of Georgia, was hit with a downpour. This resulted in multiple road closures throughout the county due to flooding or damage.
Jeff Ramey

Jeff Ramey

Ramey joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Jeff Ramey is the latest to announce plans to run for sheriff. Ramey, 52, says he will run as a Republican in a bid to bring change to White County Sheriff’s Office operations.
Allie

Allie

Pets of the Week: Feb. 10

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 10 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Allie is an 8-month-old female pit mix. She has the most beautiful demeanor.
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

First rabies cases of 2020 confirmed

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020.  On Sunday, Feb.
Naomi Crumley, left, and Ellie Gearing put some defensive pressure on West Hall's Amber Hughes during the tournament opener Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Naomi Crumley, left, and Ellie Gearing put some defensive pressure on West Hall's Amber Hughes during the tournament opener Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC opens tourney with big win

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors never allowed West Hall to breathe Tuesday night in the opening round of the Region 7-AAAA tournament. The Lady Warriors used a fast start to put away the Lady Spartans, keying a 69-32 win and push their record to 18-7 on the year.
White County's Reece Dockery tries to get off a shot between Chestatee's Ethan Popham, left, and Dylan Travis during the tournament game Monday afternoon in Roswell. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Reece Dockery tries to get off a shot between Chestatee's Ethan Popham, left, and Dylan Travis during the tournament game Monday afternoon in Roswell. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors fall in double overtime

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The White County Warriors put together a valiant effort Monday in the opening round of the Region 7-AAAA tournament, but suffered a heart-breaking double overtime loss to Chestatee.