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Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table & Tavern, spoke to the Cleveland City Council at its Feb. 1 meeting about concerns he had with the amendments. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table & Tavern, spoke to the Cleveland City Council at its Feb. 1 meeting about concerns he had with the amendments. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Cleveland reviews alcohol ordinance

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The City of Cleveland is reviewing proposed amendments to their alcohol ordinance. The amendments come after then-police chief John Foster requested the city council review the ordinance and put a 90-day moratorium on issuing new alcohol licenses while they reviewed the ordinance in December.
Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors take on Lumpkin County in a game to decide the region race Friday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors take on Lumpkin County in a game to decide the region race Friday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors clinch top seed for 7-AAA tournament; Lady Warriors face Lumpkin to decide region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Heading into the regular season finale Friday night, the White County High School basketball teams have a chance to do something this year that's never been done before in the history of the program – be the No. 1 seeds heading into the region tournament.
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.

Get the Scoop cover contest continues

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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. Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

First rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Tuesday, Jan.
A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

Partin Road home damaged in fire

News Staff
Friday, January 29, 2021
A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29.  According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, a call about the residential fire came in at 12:37 p.m.
The WCMS eighth-grade boy's basketball team shows off the runner-up trophy following the championship game last Friday at Clear Creek Middle School in Gilmer County. (Photo/Shelton Sweets)

The WCMS eighth-grade boy's basketball team shows off the runner-up trophy following the championship game last Friday at Clear Creek Middle School in Gilmer County. (Photo/Shelton Sweets)

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Warriors finish second at eighth-grade tourney

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The White County Middle School eighth-grade boy's basketball team came close to claiming the Mountain Athletic Conference title last week in Ellijay, advancing to the championship game. The Warriors, the No. 2 seed, put up a fight in the title game against Clear Creek, the No.
Maddie Futch pushes the ball up the court during the first quarter of the Lady Warriors' region win over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maddie Futch pushes the ball up the court during the first quarter of the Lady Warriors' region win over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors rally, stay in front of region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 28, 2021
At the start of the high school basketball season, White County and Lumpkin County looked to be the top two contenders for the 7-AAA girl's title.. Unless something unexpected happens over the next nine days, that's how the region regular season race will play out.
Cooper Turner guards Cherokee Bluff's Shad Dabney during the Warriors' win Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cooper Turner guards Cherokee Bluff's Shad Dabney during the Warriors' win Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors gut out win, take control of region

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 28, 2021
TheWhite County Warriors took a huge step toward the 7-AAA regular season title Tuesday night, knocking off Cherokee Bluff 53-46 to take over the top spot in the region season standings heading into the final week of the schedule.
With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting.

With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting.

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School officials discuss vaccine plans, cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting. School Superintendent Dr.