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Zoe Burkett had 13 points in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Zoe Burkett had 13 points in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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JV teams finish season with wins

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The White County junior varsity basketball teams recently wrapped up the season, with the Lady Warriors winning a pair of games while the Warriors split their final two games. The Lady Warriors knocked off Dawson County 47-40.
Grant McDonel had two hits in the Bears' opening day win over Toccoa Falls. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Grant McDonel had two hits in the Bears' opening day win over Toccoa Falls. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears notch 14-10 victory

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Truett McConnell University baseball team opened their 2021 season Tuesday afternoon at the TMU Baseball Complex, posting a 14-10 win over Toccoa Falls College. The Bears got things going early, leading 9-4 heading into the fifth inning.
The TMU women's team recently honored Sierra Kendall, top row, middle, during Senior Day festivities. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

The TMU women's team recently honored Sierra Kendall, top row, middle, during Senior Day festivities. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU sweeps conference tilt wth Bluefield

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Truett McConnell swept a pair of Appalachian Athletic Conference games Tuesday night in Cleveland. The Bears built a big lead in the opening half, and then had to hang on down the stretch to pick up an 88-85 win over Bluefield College.
McKinley Jones, right, and the White County High School soccer team opened the 2021 season Wednesday with a non-region doubleheader against Jefferson. (Photo/Mark Turner)

McKinley Jones, right, and the White County High School soccer team opened the 2021 season Wednesday with a non-region doubleheader against Jefferson. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Spring is sprung for soccer, baseball teams

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
With the temperature expected to stay below 50 degrees for the next few weeks, it doesn't feel like it's time for spring sports to kick off for the White County high school and middle school athletes.
WCHS senior Devin Sullens picked up his 150th career win last week and is 28-0 this season. Sullens is expected to be in the running for the Class AAA 220-pound title next week when the state meet is held in Macon. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Devin Sullens picked up his 150th career win last week and is 28-0 this season. Sullens is expected to be in the running for the Class AAA 220-pound title next week when the state meet is held in Macon. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors set to battle for 7-AAA honors

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The most important week of the season has arrived for the White County wrestling team. On Saturday, the Warriors head to Dahlonega for the Area 7-AAA traditional tournament.
The White County Board of Education has chosen Charles Black Construction Company of Cleveland to lead three upcoming projects.

The White County Board of Education has chosen Charles Black Construction Company of Cleveland to lead three upcoming projects.

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Construction company chosen for upcoming school projects

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The White County Board of Education has chosen Charles Black Construction Company of Cleveland to lead three upcoming projects. School board members voted at their Jan.
White County’s unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in December, but remained lower than the region and state rates.

White County’s unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in December, but remained lower than the region and state rates.

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Jobless rate rises; lower than state’s

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 4, 2021
White County’s unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in December, but remained lower than the region and state rates. The county’s preliminary 3.3% unemployment was up from 2.8% in November and 2.3% in October, according to a new Georgia Department of Labor report.
Casen McGuire tries his hand at the robotics station. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Casen McGuire tries his hand at the robotics station. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Exploring new futures now

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 4, 2021
White County High School students recently had the opportunity to learn about high-demand careers that are outside of a traditional, four-year college. The Be Pro Be Proud trailer was on campus Jan.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have recently slowed in White County, but health officials continue to stress the need for safety measures as cases of a new variant of the virus spread in Georgia.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases have recently slowed in White County, but health officials continue to stress the need for safety measures as cases of a new variant of the virus spread in Georgia.

COVID-19 variant spreads in Georgia

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 4, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service Confirmed COVID-19 cases have recently slowed in White County, but health officials continue to stress the need for safety measures as cases of a new variant of the virus spread in Georgia.