White County

Hudson Justus, left, is shown with Master's champion Nick Faldo after winning the 10U division title last week at the Faldo Hurricane Series 2021 Grand Final. (Photo/Scott Justus)

Hudson Justus, left, is shown with Master's champion Nick Faldo after winning the 10U division title last week at the Faldo Hurricane Series 2021 Grand Final. (Photo/Scott Justus)

Justus among top US juniors

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Hudson Justus picked up a golf club for the first time when he was three years old. Now, six years later, Justus is one of the best junior players in the country. Justus, the son of Scott and Dawn Justus, appears to have an unlimited future in the game.
Freshman Emma Hare provided the Lady Warriors' lone offensive highlight in the series, belting a two-run home run in the second game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Freshman Emma Hare provided the Lady Warriors' lone offensive highlight in the series, belting a two-run home run in the second game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fall to SE Bulloch; state run ends in second round

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
One of the best seasons in program history came to an end last week for the White County Lady Warriors in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs. The Lady Warriors fell to Southeast Bulloch in the Sweet 16 series, dropping a pair of games 2-0 and 6-2.
Jackson Harris began his podcast, The Jackson Harris Show, in August. (Submitted photo)

Jackson Harris began his podcast, The Jackson Harris Show, in August. (Submitted photo)

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A passion for podcasting

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 28, 2021
A local student is working on making a name for himself in the podcast world. Jackson Harris, 16, is a sophomore at White County High School. He launched his podcast, The Jackson Harris Show, in August after being inspired by podcaster Sheila Mac out of California.
White County High School marching band members pose with some of the hardware won during their recent band competition. (Submitted photo)

White County High School marching band members pose with some of the hardware won during their recent band competition. (Submitted photo)

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WCHS Marching Band earns superior ratings

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
On Oct. 23 the White County High School Marching Band performed their show  “1985” in the annual Hurricane Classic Marching Band Competition hosted by Monroe Area High School in Monroe. This was their second competition of the year.
U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Veterans honored at annual luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Veterans and their guests heard from Billy Vaughn, an author and Gold Star father of a fallen solider, at the 17th Annual Veterans’ Luncheon held Oct. 26 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church.
Election Day is coming Tuesday.

Election Day is coming Tuesday.

Decision day nears for city elections

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Election Day is coming Tuesday. Early voting wraps up this week for the Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 142 residents have early voted in the Cleveland election out of the city’s 2,312 registered voters. There are two seats up for grabs in Cleveland.
A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

Third rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Friday, Oct. 22, the homeowner saw a skunk wandering around their yard and acting aggressive toward their animals.
Instructor Megan Nellen celebrates as Molly Colliver hooks a fish. Natalie Smith is shown in background. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Instructor Megan Nellen celebrates as Molly Colliver hooks a fish. Natalie Smith is shown in background. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Reeling in a new generation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Fly fishing instructor Megan Nellen wades slowly through hip-deep water, net in hand, calling out guidance to the young angler who just hooked a rainbow trout.
White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education.

White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education.

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Graduation rate tops state average

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 28, 2021
White County’s 2021 graduation rate dipped slightly from the previous school year, but remained well above the state average, according to data released last week from the Georgia Department of Education. White County High School graduation rate from the 2020-2021 term was 93.
Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors keep pace in playoff hunt

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
With just a couple of games left on the regular season schedule, every game is a must-win for the White County Warriors in the race for a state playoff spot. The Warriors (3-5) answered the bell last Friday, posting a 49-13 win over Lumpkin County.