White County

The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School. The group consisted of, from left, offensive coordinator Chad Bennett, seniors Cameron Sizemore, Jacob Anderson, Jesse Thomas, and Clay Bolton. The WCHS players were part of the  East team, which dropped a 10-7 decision to the West squad. (Photo/White County FCA)

The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School. The group consisted of, from left, offensive coordinator Chad Bennett, seniors Cameron Sizemore, Jacob Anderson, Jesse Thomas, and Clay Bolton. The WCHS players were part of the  East team, which dropped a 10-7 decision to the West squad. (Photo/White County FCA)

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FCA All-Stars

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School.
Dasha Cannon works in the lane between two defenders during Tuesday night's win over Chestatee. Cannon, a junior, was honored during the game for going over the 1,000-point total in her high school career. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon works in the lane between two defenders during Tuesday night's win over Chestatee. Cannon, a junior, was honored during the game for going over the 1,000-point total in her high school career. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors stay hot

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors picked up a key region win Tuesday night in Gainesville, knocking off Chestatee, 53-37. The win was the fourth straight for the Lady Warriors as they improved to 7-5 overall and 3-1 in 7-AAAA play.
After more than a month of appeals, the Georgia High School Association has finalized the region realignment plan beginning next year.

After more than a month of appeals, the Georgia High School Association has finalized the region realignment plan beginning next year.

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New regions finalized by GHSA

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 19, 2019
After more than a month of appeals, the Georgia High School Association has finalized the region realignment plan beginning next year.
The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account.

The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account.

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Cleveland and Water Authority reach deal on reserve fund

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account. The Cleveland City Council discussed the topic at its meeting on Monday, Dec.
Pictured is an example of the cars that will be available to rent at a proposed car rental business in Helen. This image was presented to the Helen City Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Pictured is an example of the cars that will be available to rent at a proposed car rental business in Helen. This image was presented to the Helen City Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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Electric car rental business gets clearance from Helen commission

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
An electric car rental business could be coming to Helen. At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Helen City Commission approved a request by Adrian Diaconu to have a booth and a sign for the rental operation, located in a pay-to-park lot at 8717 North Main Street.
There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January.

There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January.

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Card transaction fee for school lunch payments to rise 25 cents

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January. The transaction fee will increase from $2 to $2.
Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.

Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.

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Drought conditions improve here

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.

The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.

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Playground planned for Yonah Preserve ballfields

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex. At a Dec.
Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew returns for new movie

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Movie crews returned to White County this month to film another Christmas movie. Sunshine Films, the same company that filmed Christmas Love Letter in Helen earlier this year, came to the area for a second time.
Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly.

Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly.

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County to seek three-person election board

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly. The White County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at a Dec.