White County

A planned renovation of the White County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently took another step forward.

A planned renovation of the White County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently took another step forward.

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Commissioners OK architect for planned tax office renovation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 22, 2021
A planned renovation of the White County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently took another step forward. The White County Board of Commissioners approved an architectural services agreement with BCA Studios Architects during an April 15 called meeting.
Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Causey, Kennedy are STAR student, teacher

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 22, 2021
White County High School has a new STAR, and a repeating one. Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor.
White County's Hazen Ramey, left, Madison Hunter, and Leah Alexander are all smiles after Hunter's unassisted goal gave the Lady Warriors a 4-0 lead over Ringgold Monday in the opening round of the AAA playoffs. The Lady Warriors face Oconee County next Monday in a Top 5 battle in a second round matchup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Hazen Ramey, left, Madison Hunter, and Leah Alexander are all smiles after Hunter's unassisted goal gave the Lady Warriors a 4-0 lead over Ringgold Monday in the opening round of the AAA playoffs. The Lady Warriors face Oconee County next Monday in a Top 5 battle in a second round matchup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS rolls into Sweet 16 with 8-0 win over Ringgold

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 22, 2021
After finishing in a three-way tie for the Region 7-AAA soccer title and being relegated to the No. 3 spot due to a tiebreaker, the White County Lady Warriors could have easily come out flat in the first round of the Class AAA tournament. But they didn't.
Nicholas Ryan Stills

Nicholas Ryan Stills

One arrested following SWAT team standoff

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
A Cleveland man has been arrested following a standoff that started on April 20 and continued into April 21.  Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker said officers responded to a 911 call on White Street in regards to a physical assault.
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Kemp draws 2022 primary challenge in former Democrat Jones

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Vernon Jones, a former Democratic state lawmaker and one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies in Georgia, is the latest Republican to open a 2022 primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Warnock draws early 2022 election challengers for U.S. Senate

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has drawn the first Republican challengers in his bid to hold the seat he won in historic fashion during the 2020 election cycle.   Latham Saddler, an Atlanta banking executive and U.S.
Julian Galassi had two hits and an RBI in the series finale against Kentucky Christian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Julian Galassi had two hits and an RBI in the series finale against Kentucky Christian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears sweep AAC series during five-game win streak

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Truett McConnell picked up a 12-3 win Tuesday in South Carolina over Bob Jones University, getting a win over the Bruins for the second time this season.
TMU's Lauren Bergevine was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo/TMU)

TMU's Lauren Bergevine was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo/TMU)

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Truett players earn AAC honors

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
For for the third time in program history, the The Truett McConnell women's soccer is a part of the NAIA National Tournament.
Jacob Matthewson, right, congratulates Caleb Reddy as he walks off the field following the fifth inning of the win over Cherokee Bluff. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Jacob Matthewson, right, congratulates Caleb Reddy as he walks off the field following the fifth inning of the win over Cherokee Bluff. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors knock off No. 6 Bluff; home playoff berth within reach

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Last week, the White County Warriors clinched the program's first trip to the state baseball playoffs since 2014. This week, the squad is trying to earn the first home state playoff series since 20??.