White County

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Director of Emergency Medical Transportation Scott Masters (right) speaks to county commissioners Aug. 30, along with White County Public Safety Director David Murphy (middle) and county EMS Director Bill Scandrett (left). (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Director of Emergency Medical Transportation Scott Masters (right) speaks to county commissioners Aug. 30, along with White County Public Safety Director David Murphy (middle) and county EMS Director Bill Scandrett (left). (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Ambulance service to get more help on calls

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 2, 2021
White County plans to temporarily add another ambulance to aid emergency medical services facing greater demand amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the region.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

COVID case average hits high

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). An Aug. 31 update from DPH showed the average at 34.6 cases, eclipsing the previous high of 30 cases on Jan.
Annika Vandiver picked up the win over Gilmer County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver picked up the win over Gilmer County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors get region wins

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
After suffering their first loss of the season last week, the White County softball team, ranked No. 5 in the latest Class AAA state poll, bounced back with a pair of wins to get back on the winning track.
The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 

The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 

Bean Creek Choir concert cancelled

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 
Rusty Dye rises up for a kill during the Lady Warriors' win over Stephens County last Thursday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Rusty Dye rises up for a kill during the Lady Warriors' win over Stephens County last Thursday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors split with Lumpkin, Stephens

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors split a pair of matches last week in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors dropped the opening match to Lumpkin County in three sets, but bounced back to knock off Stephens County in the straight sets.
Silas Mulligan rushed for 136 yards on 25 carries during the Warriors' opening season loss last Friday night in Toccoa. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan rushed for 136 yards on 25 carries during the Warriors' opening season loss last Friday night in Toccoa. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Tough night on the turf

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Stephens County used a big second half performance to fuel a 34-20 win over White County last Friday night in Toccoa, spoiling the season opener for the Warriors.
Kate Sartain had a game-winning solo home run in the 3-2 win over North Hall last week in the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kate Sartain had a game-winning solo home run in the 3-2 win over North Hall last week in the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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No. 3 Lady Warriors handed first loss

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 26, 2021
White County's perfect start to the 2021 high school softball season came to an end Monday after East Forsyth handed the Lady Warriors an 8-0 loss in the 7-AAA matchup in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors, who had risen to No.
TMU’s celebrated its milestone year during its first chapel service of the year on Aug. 17. (Photos courtesy TMU)

TMU’s celebrated its milestone year during its first chapel service of the year on Aug. 17. (Photos courtesy TMU)

Truett McConnell honors alumni at 75th anniversary chapel service

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
by Jenny Gregory Special to the News Penning the Baptist Faith and Message, honoring alumni and savoring cupcakes were all part of Truett McConnell University’s 75th Anniversary celebration during the first chapel service of the fall semester on Aug. 17.