White County

A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East). The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.

A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East). The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.

Boil water noticed for Willows Subdivision

News Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
UPDATE: As of 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, the boil noticed has been lifted. A boil water notice has been issued for City of Cleveland water customers at The Willows Subdivision (at U.S. 115 East) on Tuesday, March 9. The notice affects Willows Drive and Willows Court.
The City of Helen will begin work to refurbish the Innsbruck water tank starting March 11.

The City of Helen will begin work to refurbish the Innsbruck water tank starting March 11.

City of Helen to work on water tank

News Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The City of Helen will begin work to refurbish the Innsbruck water tank starting March 11. According to a notice sent out by the city, the work is expected to take three weeks.
Public Health District says more COVID-19 appointments at health departments

Public Health District says more COVID-19 appointments at health departments

Public Health District says more COVID-19 appointments at health departments

News Staff
Monday, March 8, 2021
District 2 Public Health announced Monday that more COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at its 13 county health departments, which includes White County. “Recent shipments have given us enough vaccine to open up more appointments for residents,” said Alan Satterfield, Director of Nursing.
Firefighters worked hard on Sunday, March 7 to protect homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

Firefighters worked hard on Sunday, March 7 to protect homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

Firefighters worked to save homes from Sunday fire

Stephanie Hill
Monday, March 8, 2021
Firefighters worked hard on Sunday, March 7 to protect homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, the fire was caused by a malfunctioning flew pipe at a residences.
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COVID-19 vaccines headed to Georgia school teachers, staff

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Local schools in Georgia are gearing up to give teachers and staff doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting next week using a mix of on-campus curbside administration, large-scale distribution events and help from health clinics.
The 10U girl's team finished second last week at the District 7 tournament, earning a bid to the Class C State Tournament this weekend in Clayton. (Photo/WCRD)

The 10U girl's team finished second last week at the District 7 tournament, earning a bid to the Class C State Tournament this weekend in Clayton. (Photo/WCRD)

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WCRD teams head to state tournament

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
White County will be represented by three teams when the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class C state basketball tournaments begin Friday afternoon around the state.
Dylan Sargent rips a double during his first at-bat of the season in the 15-0 win over Johnson last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Dylan Sargent rips a double during his first at-bat of the season in the 15-0 win over Johnson last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors win three in a row

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The weather warmed up a little last Saturday and so did the White County High School baseball team. The Warriors rolled through a pair of non-region games, blasting Johnson and Chestatee, and the knocked off Riverside 16-0 Tuesday to improve to 4-2 on the year.
WCHS' Tavi Simmons, right, celebrates with Alex Garcia, left, and Zion McMullen moments after the Warriors knocked off Lakeview-Fort Oglethrope in the opening round of the Class AAA tournament Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS' Tavi Simmons, right, celebrates with Alex Garcia, left, and Zion McMullen moments after the Warriors knocked off Lakeview-Fort Oglethrope in the opening round of the Class AAA tournament Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors get first state win since 2002; fall to No. 1 Sandy Creek in Sweet 16

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 4, 2021
A historic season for the White County Warriors' basketball program came to an end last Friday night in the second round of the Class AAA tournament. For only the third time in school history, the Warriors advanced to the Sweet 16, but unfortunately, it was bitter ending as No.