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Pets of the Week: Aug. 19

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 19 from White County Animal ControL. At White County Animal Control, Bethany is a 1½-year-old female dilute tortie who came to Animal Control with her babies. Bethany has been left behind, and is the sweetest and most playful girl.
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White County has first confirmed rabies case of 2019

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2019
A recent incident on Paradise Valley Road is White County’s first confirmed case of rabies in 2019. On Saturday, Aug. 10, homeowners alerted by barking outside found a skunk chasing their dog in its kennel, according to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan.
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Authorities rescue injured hiker on Mount Yonah

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Authorities rescued an injured female hiker on the top of Mount Yonah on Tuesday, Aug. 13. White County firefighters, EMS and the Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute Fire Brigade responded to the report of the injured hiker around 3 p.m., according to a statement from White County Public Safety.
A house on Phillips Drive was struck by lighting during the storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The photo of the house was taken on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Submitted photo)

A house on Phillips Drive was struck by lighting during the storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The photo of the house was taken on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Submitted photo)

Tuesday night storm damages two houses

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
A tree falling on a house and a separate residential fire are being attributed to a late evening storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. White County firefighters responded to a report of a tree falling on a home on Independent Drive in southern White County around 10:30 p.m.
WCHS head coach Drew Owens, middle, and the Lady Warriors are looking to make another playoff run this fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS head coach Drew Owens, middle, and the Lady Warriors are looking to make another playoff run this fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors' depth key to 2019 hopes

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 8, 2019
For the White County softball program, the goal never changes. The Lady Warriors want to compete for a region title and play in the state tournament every year, and the 2019 season is no different.
Jaquez Williams, No. 52, opens up a running lane for Cory Ezzard, No. 22, during an 11-on-11 period Tuesday morning. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Jaquez Williams, No. 52, opens up a running lane for Cory Ezzard, No. 22, during an 11-on-11 period Tuesday morning. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors put on the pads

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 8, 2019
In a week, the White County Warriors will step on the football field for the first time against a team wearing a different color uniform. Next Thursday, Aug. 15, the Warriors head to Toccoa for a preseason scrimmage with the Stephens County Indians.
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Helen, county formally approve millage rates

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
The City of Helen was the only entity to approve rolling back their millage rate for fiscal year 2019-2020 on Thursday, July 18. The commissioners approved the rollback rate of 5.768 from 6.118, which was a decrease of about 5.7 percent.
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Cleveland picks design firm for water treatment plant update

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 8, 2019
The City of Cleveland has chosen a design firm to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City administrator Tom O’Bryant recommended the City Council use Rindt-McDuff Associates of Gainesville, the city’s current engineer, during the city’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 5.
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City qualifying period nearing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 8, 2019
If you’ve ever wanted to become an elected city official, you’re opportunity is approaching. Qualifying periods for the Cleveland City Council and Helen City Commission will open Monday, Aug. 19.