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The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate this Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate this Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

WCHS graduation set for Friday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 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.
White County School System will offer pre-k will at two of its elementary schools starting with the 2021-2022 academic year.

White County School System will offer pre-k will at two of its elementary schools starting with the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Schools to add pre-k programs

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
White County School System will offer pre-k will at two of its elementary schools starting with the 2021-2022 academic year.
Rising junior Darius Cannon gives the Warriors' a big-play threat on both sides of the ball. Cannon was the Region 7-AAA Athlete of the Year last fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Rising junior Darius Cannon gives the Warriors' a big-play threat on both sides of the ball. Cannon was the Region 7-AAA Athlete of the Year last fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors hold spring practice, look to reload

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 27, 2021
When spring football practice began last week at White County High School, things looked a little different. For the first time since Tim Cokely took over the program, he walked out on the practice field without the Class of 2021 players.
Workers exam the downed power pole. (Submitted photo)

Workers exam the downed power pole. (Submitted photo)

Main Street in Helen shutdown

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Main Street/Hwy. 75 in Helen was shut down due to a truck pulling down power lines and a power pole on Tuesday, May 25. According to the City of Helen, a transfer truck hit the powerlines along Main Street/Hwy. 75 and Alpenrosen Strasse.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate.

GBI requested to investigate inmate death

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate. According to a release from White County Sheriff’s Office Capt.
No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play suspected in death investigation

Stephanie Hill
Friday, May 21, 2021
No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation. According to Cleveland Police Department Chief Jeff Shoemaker in a press release, at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, officers responded to a residence on Bertha Court in regards to an unresponsive person.
Ashley Lawson had two hits, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over Central Baptist. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Ashley Lawson had two hits, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over Central Baptist. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears fall in NAIA national softball tourney

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
After opening the NAIA national softball tournament with a win, the Truett McConnell Lady Bears saw their season come to and end Tuesday with a pair of losses. The Lady Bears, the No. 3 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional, opened the tournament Monday with a 4-3 win over No. 2 seed Central Baptist.
Jacob Adams gets in some work at the driving range Monday morning before the start of the Class AAA state tournament in Hartwell. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

Jacob Adams gets in some work at the driving range Monday morning before the start of the Class AAA state tournament in Hartwell. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

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Adams ties for sixth at boy's state golf tournament

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 20, 2021
After the White County boy's golf team narrowly missed earning a spot in the Class AAA state tournament in April, senior Jacob Adams wanted to make sure he represented his teammates in the right way in the biggest tournament of the year.
The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

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City of Helen takes action against establishment after complaints

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The city of Helen is threatening penalties for a restaurant and bar following multiple complaints, citations and a fine, according to officials. During the May 18 Helen City Commission meeting, Police Chief Brian Stephens voiced his concerns about alleged incidents at The Hayloft Restaurant & Bar.
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Public access defibrillator installed in city downtown

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. The automated external defibrillator (AED) recently installed in the marketplatz was donated by Student Docs for Shocks, a non-profit organization that works to educate people about out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, said founder Chris Griesser.