White County

Firefighters were kept busy with a trio of calls within 24 hours over the weekend.

Firefighters respond to multiple calls

News Staff

Monday, December 23, 2019

Firefighters were kept busy with a trio of calls within 24 hours over the weekend.

View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News

News Staff

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News:

Silas Mulligan uses a behind-the-back dribble to get out of trouble during the region game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors drop region matchup

Mark Turner

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Chestatee handed White County a key 7-AAAA loss Tuesday night in Gainesville, using some long-range shooting skills to knock of the Warriors 63-57.

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

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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)

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.