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The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting.

The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting.

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School Board to vote on 2022-23 school calendar Thursday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting. School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett told board members at a Feb. 23 work session that the survey of community members and staff members had a good response.
Stricter identification rules for voting by mail in Georgia inched closer to law with the state Senate’s passage of a controversial bill on Tuesday.

Stricter identification rules for voting by mail in Georgia inched closer to law with the state Senate’s passage of a controversial bill on Tuesday.

Stricter ID rules for mail-in vote passes Senate

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
by Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service Stricter identification rules for voting by mail in Georgia inched closer to law with the state Senate’s passage of a controversial bill on Tuesday. Sponsored by state Sen.
Photo courtesy White County Batt Chief, Drone Operations

Photo courtesy White County Batt Chief, Drone Operations

Authorities battle Feb. 24 woods fire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Authorities responded to a report of a woods fire on Long Mountain Trail on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The National Weather Service labeled the day as a High Fire Danger Day due to the warm temperature, low humidity, and a gentle breeze.
Laurie Politano, RN, gave Denyse Brennan her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the MedLink Georgia vaccination clinic held Feb. 25 at Resurrection Episcopal Church. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Laurie Politano, RN, gave Denyse Brennan her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the MedLink Georgia vaccination clinic held Feb. 25 at Resurrection Episcopal Church. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Vaccine efforts ramp up

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination efforts were in full swing this week with multiple mass patient clinics led by the White County Health Department, MedLink Georgia and state emergency management. The White County Health Department held an appointment-only point of dispensing (POD) operation Feb.
Betty Jenkins has experienced a lot of firsts in White County. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Betty Jenkins has experienced a lot of firsts in White County. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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A life of change

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Betty Jenkins has experienced a lot of firsts in White County. Jenkins, 84, was born in Sautee Nacoochee to James and Lucille Dorsey, and grew up during the Civil Rights Era. “It’s real funny.
Electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at Freedom Park.

Electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at Freedom Park.

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Freedom Park to get charging stations

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Georgia Power will install two electric vehicle charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland. The White County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Georgia Power during a Feb. 18 called meeting.
The City of Helen is looking into allowing tastings at package stores that sell distilled spirits.

The City of Helen is looking into allowing tastings at package stores that sell distilled spirits.

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Helen discusses tastings at package stores

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The City of Helen is looking into allowing tastings at package stores that sell distilled spirits. Mayor Lee Landress said city officials would only have to change the city ordinance to allow it.
LaRue Campbell and the rest of the Lady Warriors opened the Region 7-AAA schedule Wednesday night with a trip to Gilmer County. The Lady Warriors, the No. 2 team in the latest Class AAA state poll, take on Dawson County next Tuesday in the first region home match. (Photos/Mark Turner)

LaRue Campbell and the rest of the Lady Warriors opened the Region 7-AAA schedule Wednesday night with a trip to Gilmer County. The Lady Warriors, the No. 2 team in the latest Class AAA state poll, take on Dawson County next Tuesday in the first region home match. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS soccer teams off to fast starts

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The 2021 high school soccer season is off and running for the White County Warriors, and both the girls and boy's teams are garnering some statewide attention in the first three weeks of the season. Since opening the season with a 3-1 loss to Jefferson, the No.
Three people have been arrested following a four-month drug investigation. (Photos courtesy of ARDEO)

Three people have been arrested following a four-month drug investigation. (Photos courtesy of ARDEO)

Three arrested after four-month drug investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Three people have been arrested following a four-month drug investigation. According to a press release from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, a search warrant was executed at 7058 Britt Gailey Rd, Clermont, GA following the months long investigation.