White County

Craig Turner, center.

Craig Turner, center.

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Turner set to leave AD spot in June

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 25, 2021
White County High School is looking for a new athletic director after Craig Turner recently accepted a new role on the high school administration team.
DeWitt Weaver

DeWitt Weaver

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Local golf pro recalled for giving back

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 25, 2021
DeWitt Weaver made his mark as a professional golfer, but it was more than his prowess on the fairway that left an impression on those who knew  him. Weaver, a former golf pro for Innsbruck Golf Club in Helen, died March 18 at 81.
The unemployment rate in White County dipped slightly in January, according to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

The unemployment rate in White County dipped slightly in January, according to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

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County unemployment rate drops

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The unemployment rate in White County dipped slightly in January, according to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s jobless rate of 3.4% is down from the official 3.6% in December. The rate was 2.6% in January 2020.
Rachel Fowler

Rachel Fowler

Schools celebrate Teachers of the Year

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 25, 2021
White County School System will announced the 2020-21 school system teacher of the year at its meeting on Thursday, March 25, at the White County Middle School gym. Candidates for the honor were named teachers of the year for each of the system’s schools.
A recent fire at a “treehouse-style” pedestal cabin has raised concerns among county officials about occupants’ ability to safely escape in such instances.

A recent fire at a “treehouse-style” pedestal cabin has raised concerns among county officials about occupants’ ability to safely escape in such instances.

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Pedestal cabin fire sparks county concern over safety escape routes

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 25, 2021
A recent fire at a “treehouse-style” pedestal cabin has raised concerns among county officials about occupants’ ability to safely escape in such instances.
Caleb Reddy picked the win last Saturday in the final game of a three-game series with Davson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Caleb Reddy picked the win last Saturday in the final game of a three-game series with Davson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors knock off No. 1 North Hall; jump to the top of the region standings

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The White County Warriors made a big statement Monday night, handing North Hall, the No. 1 team in the latest Class AAA state poll, a 4-1 loss to take over sole possession of the top spot in the Region 7-AAA race.