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The Ground Zero coffeehouse gatherings are planned for once a month. (Submitted photo)

Ground Zero Outreach ministry bringing people together over coffee and community

Thursday, June 3, 2021

A new ministry that aims to get people together through coffee and music has recently started meeting in White County. Ground Zero Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit started by Geary and Karen Camp in 2020 as a way to encourage people from all ways of life to come together.

Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Hot air balloon showcase returns to Helen

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival has arrived, scheduled for June 3-5. “We’re just really excited to be able to put on a beautiful show for people,” said event organizer Catherine Cleiman.

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Hall County wreck claims life of Cleveland woman, two others

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

A Cleveland woman was among three people who died in a Sunday crash in Hall County. The two-vehicle wreck happened on Ga. 365 just south of Kubota Way around 12:10 a.m. on May 30, according to information released June 1 by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

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Pedestrian dies after being hit on Helen Highway

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

A Gainesville woman died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Ga. 75 (Helen Highway) near Tom Bell Road on May 29. Rosa Alba Perez, 63, was heading east on the highway, not in a crosswalk, when she was hit by a northbound 2002 Nissan Frontier, according to a report from Cpl. B.D.

The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate Friday, May 28, at 9 p.m.

Friday's WCHS graduation delayed an hour due to weather

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Friday, May 28, 2021

The start of White County High School's graduation May 28 has been delayed an hour due to impending inclement weather, according to a Friday afternoon announcement. The event will now begin at 9 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 8 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 7 p.m.

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TMU offers summer sports camps

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

After Covid shut down summer youth spots camps last year, the Truett McConnell sports camps will be back up and running beginning in June. Softball The TMU Softball Prospect Camp will be held Friday, June 4, at the softball complex.

Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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Truett track athletes earn spots in NAIA national meet

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The NAIA Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships kicked off Wednesday in Gulf Shores, Ala., and five Truett McConnell student-athletes were part of the field.

Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at WCHS. (Photo/UGA Sports-Tony Walsh)

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Craig honored for community work

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

White County High School graduate Caroline Craig has been named to the SEC Community Service team for women's golf. Craig is active with community service projects both in Athens and in White County.

TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears in Top 20 after first round of NAIA golf tournament

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Truett McConnell women's golf team is wrapping up the 2021 season in Oklahoma City this week, competing in the NAIA National Championships for the first time in program history.

TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears finish season at NAIA golf tournament

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Truett McConnell men's golf team wrapped up the 2021 season with a trip to the NAIA National Championships last week in Silvis, Illinois. The Bears finished 22nd after two rounds of play, and missed making the cut for the final two rounds of the tournament by seven strokes.