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Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins surveys damage at Helen Veterans Park. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Saturday storm causes damage

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Straight-line winds are believed to be the cause of damage to Helen Veterans Park and businesses in the surrounding area Saturday, Jan. 11.

State Rep. Lee Hawkins, state Sen. Steve Gooch and state Rep. Terry Rogers recently talked top priorities for the 2020 legislative session. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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The Georgia Legislature began its 2020 session this week, with issues such as budget cuts, broadband and health care once again expected to be top priorities. Three members of White County’s delegation to the state capitol – Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep. Terry Rogers and Rep.

Randall Townley

Townley to seek probate judge seat

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Another candidate has announced plans to run for White County probate judge. Randall Townley says he is seeking the office because he wants serve. “That’s what brings me here – my service to the people and the way I’ve worked in the communities,” Townley said.

Josh Turner

Josh Turner to run for Cleveland mayor

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, January 16, 2020

White County native Josh Turner plans to run for Cleveland mayor. He made a formal announcement Tuesday, Jan. 14., with qualifying for the special election set to begin in about two weeks. “I love my hometown. I’m invested in Cleveland’s success and I want it to be all it can be.

Charlie Thomas holds up a game stone that he presented at the show and tell program at the White County Historical Society meeting last week. More photos from the event are in this week's White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Jan. 9 issue of the White County News:

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Headlines in the Jan.

Reece Dockery finishes off a move to the basket during the Warriors' win over Flowery Branch Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors fly past Falcons in region matchup

Mark Turner

Thursday, January 9, 2020

The White County Warriors got a much needed region win Tuesday night with a 61-48 victory over Flowery Branch in front of the home fans in Cleveland. The Warriors pulled their record to 9-9 on the year, and improved 2-4 in 7-AAAA play, while the Falcons dropped to 0-17 on the season.

White County High school junior Dasha Cannon, No. 10, recently passed the 1,000-point plateau for her high school career. Cannon was recognized for the achievement followng the Lady Warriors' win over Denmark last Friday night in Cleveland. Shown with Cannon are, from left, Naomi Crumley, Rachel Lovell, Ellie Gearing, Bentley Cronic, and Maddie Futch. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Cannon tops 1,000-point mark

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Naomi Crumley paced the Lady Warrior attack Tuesday night with 16 points in the region win over Flowery Branch. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors win 10 in a row

Mark Turner

Thursday, January 9, 2020

It was time for the White County Lady Warriors to send to a message to the rest of the Region 7-AAAA basketball teams, and they did just that Tuesday night in Cleveland, handing Flowery Branch a 64-49 loss and moving into sole possession of second place in the region standings.

Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

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County approves up to $55,000 for election equipment purchase

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections. As White County prepares for wholesale changes in voting equipment, officials face additional purchases to address security and accessory needs for balloting. At its Monday, Jan.

After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.

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NGHS, Anthem reach health care agreement

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

by Eric Pereira CNI News Service After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.