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White County Middle School’s Dawn Powell runs through a lineup of fellow teachers on her way to celebrate with WCMS Principal Nara Allen during festivities a the school system’s back to school pep rally Aug. 2. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Middle School’s Dawn Powell runs through a lineup of fellow teachers on her way to celebrate with WCMS Principal Nara Allen during festivities a the school system’s back to school pep rally Aug. 2. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County schools to welcome more than 4,100 students Friday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
It’s that time. Classes are scheduled to resume Friday, Aug. 6, for 4,123 White County School System students.
White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard spoke at a July 29 meeting to say Critical Race Theory is not taught in the school system. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard spoke at a July 29 meeting to say Critical Race Theory is not taught in the school system. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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BOE members: Critical Race Theory not part of curriculum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
White County Board of Education members pushed back last week against allegations that a critical race theory agenda is being promoted in schools.
The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting.

The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting.

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Helen raises police base pay by 10%

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting. Commissioner Steve Fowler had expressed concern during a July 20 meeting about the police department being short-staffed.
WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Talented roster fuels Lady Warriors' state playoff aspirations

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
For the past two months, the White County High School softball team has put in a lot of time on the field and the weight room getting ready for the 2021 season. Now it's time to reap the rewards of all the summer work.
Jose Herrera

Jose Herrera

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Herrera joins TMU men's soccer staff

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Truett McConnell University is bring back one of it's former players to be part of the men's soccer coaching staff. Jose Herrera was named an assistant coach earlier this month to work along side head coach Scott Borchers.
Offensive tackle JD Trowell, an All-Region pick last season, works during a team drill Tuesday at the Warriors' second acclimation practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Offensive tackle JD Trowell, an All-Region pick last season, works during a team drill Tuesday at the Warriors' second acclimation practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors finish up acclimation phase; set for fall practice

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The White County Warriors are working their way through a series of five acclimation practice sessions this week, another step toward kicking the 2021 season off next month.
Annika Vandiver and the softball team open the season next Wednesday at Habersham Central. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver and the softball team open the season next Wednesday at Habersham Central. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Softball, volleyball kicks off next week

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The 2021 high school sports season starts next week for a pair of White County High School teams. The Lady Warrior softball team gets the new year started next Wednesday, traveling to Habersham Central for the season opener.
The White County Board of Education plans to vote Thursday on lowering its millage rate.

The White County Board of Education plans to vote Thursday on lowering its millage rate.

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BOE plans to lower millage rate

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The White County Board of Education plans to vote Thursday on lowering its millage rate. Finance Director Julie Dorsey told school board members at their July 27 meeting that they will be able to rollback the millage for this year from the current 17.
Cast members David McNeill White, who is also the director, Karen Loos, Liat Faver, Jack Molnar, Daniel White and Katie White all stand around the time machine that is featured. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cast members David McNeill White, who is also the director, Karen Loos, Liat Faver, Jack Molnar, Daniel White and Katie White all stand around the time machine that is featured. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

‘It’s About Time!’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Have you wanted to travel back in time? Well you can when you see the performance of It’s About Time! at the Sautee Nacoochee Center this month. This play by Emory Jones is based on his book Zipping Through Georgia … On a Goat-Powered Time Machine with Ludlow Porch and a Parrot Named Pete.