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Plans for a new Cleveland Building Authority is set to proceed.

Plans for a new Cleveland Building Authority is set to proceed.

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Building Authority plans moving ahead

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Plans for a new Cleveland Building Authority is set to proceed. No members of the public spoke at a required Feb. 16 hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 16, in regards to the creation of the authority.
Three defendants facing murder charges were among the 88 people indicted by a White County grand jury last week.

Three defendants facing murder charges were among the 88 people indicted by a White County grand jury last week.

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Grand jury indicts three for murder

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Three defendants facing murder charges were among the 88 people indicted by a White County grand jury last week. Gary Blane Stephens, 28, was indicted on charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of firearm during commission of a felony. Stephens was arrested Aug.
Winter storms that wreaked havoc on Texas and other parts of country have also affected COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Georgia.

Winter storms that wreaked havoc on Texas and other parts of country have also affected COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Georgia.

Winter weather delays vaccines

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Winter storms that wreaked havoc on Texas and other parts of country have also affected COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Georgia.
The Helen City Commission has approved a temporary 10% increase in water and sewer rates to help offset a projected shortfall in funds for infrastructure projects.

The Helen City Commission has approved a temporary 10% increase in water and sewer rates to help offset a projected shortfall in funds for infrastructure projects.

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Helen utility rates to increase

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The Helen City Commission has approved a temporary 10% increase in water and sewer rates to help offset a projected shortfall in funds for infrastructure projects.
Last week in Macon, Devin Sullens and Sidney Sullens climbed to the highest level in high school wrestling by winning a state championship. Devin Sullens, a senior, capped off his prep career by winning the 220-pound title in the Class AAA tournament, while his younger sister, Sidney, a junior, captured the 142-pound title in the Girl's All-Classification tournament. The Sullens' siblings became only the second brother and sister to win a state title in the same year. (Photos/Mark Turner and WCHS Athletics)

Last week in Macon, Devin Sullens and Sidney Sullens climbed to the highest level in high school wrestling by winning a state championship. Devin Sullens, a senior, capped off his prep career by winning the 220-pound title in the Class AAA tournament, while his younger sister, Sidney, a junior, captured the 142-pound title in the Girl's All-Classification tournament. The Sullens' siblings became only the second brother and sister to win a state title in the same year. (Photos/Mark Turner and WCHS Athletics)

Sullens siblings win state wrestling titles

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Sullens caps off stellar prep career with Class AAA title   Devin Sullens finished off his high school wrestling career in the best way possible last week in Macon, winning the Class AAA 220-pound state championship.
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

SCOOP artwork deadline approaching

News Staff
Monday, February 15, 2021
The deadline is quickly approaching to submit your artwork in Get the Scoop magazine cover contest.  Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
Hazen Ramey, left, battles for the ball with a Jefferson defender during the season opener last week at Warrior Stadium. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Hazen Ramey, left, battles for the ball with a Jefferson defender during the season opener last week at Warrior Stadium. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC soccer teams post wins in opening week

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The White County High School soccer teams kicked off the 2021 season last week with a pair of games, stepping on the field for a regular season game for the first time in almost a year thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The WCHS squads took on Jefferson in the season opener Feb.
Eamonn O'Bryant

Eamonn O'Bryant

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O'Bryant, Nix earn All-State honors

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
A pair of White County High School athletes were honored this week as seniors Eamonn O'Bryant and Sydnee Nix earned spots on the GaCrossCountry Class AAA All-State teams. O'Bryant  posted a seventh-place finish in the boy's race at the 2020 state meet in November, posting a time of 17:04.
Jimmy King and the Warriors are the No. 1 seed entering the region tournament. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jimmy King and the Warriors are the No. 1 seed entering the region tournament. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Chasing history

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Over the next few weeks, the White County High School basketball teams have a chance to do some special things, beginning with the Region 7-AAA tournament. Both of the WCHS teams will be in action Saturday, hoping to take the first step in what could be a very memorable postseason run.