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A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

Second rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Thursday, Sept. 30, homeowners heard a commotion outside on their porch at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Trojans run past Warriors

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County Warriors are still looking for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season after dropping a 51-20 decision last Friday night to North Hall.
Cree Cantrell had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall last week in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cree Cantrell had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall last week in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Weather issues disrupt softball plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The clock is ticking down on the final few days of the high school softball season, and the wet weather is making it difficult for White County and the other teams in Region 7-AAA to finish off the regular season slate.
Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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7-AAA tourney under way

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County volleyball team will find out it's state playoff fate today at the Area 7-AAA tournament at North Hall High School. The Lady Warriors need to finish in the Top 4 during the area tournament in order to earn a spot in the Class AAA state tournament.
Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).

Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).

Helen candidate forum set for Oct. 12

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).
Mildred Greear

Mildred Greear

Community remembers Mildred Greear, 100

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The community is remembering a creative and talented White County writer. Mildred Greear passed away Sept. 25, a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday, according to her daughter, Teressa Holtzclaw. Greear was born in Mississippi, where she grew up.
Bradley Greene

Bradley Greene

Candidates make their cases at forum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Cleveland residents heard from the four candidates vying for the two seats on the Cleveland City Council during a candidate forum hosted Oct. 5 by the White County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the White County News and WRWH radio.
Teachers and others in the crowd of the Sept. 30 meeting applauded in a show of support for School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and the White County Board of Education. (Photos/Stephanie HIll)

Teachers and others in the crowd of the Sept. 30 meeting applauded in a show of support for School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and the White County Board of Education. (Photos/Stephanie HIll)

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BOE: ‘Nothing to support’ critical race theory claim

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County Board of Education says it has found no support for a claim that critical race theory has infiltrated school system curriculum, as members of a local citizens group have asserted online and during meetings over the past several weeks.
Six people, including two incumbents, vying for three seats governing one of Georgia’s most-visited cities.

Six people, including two incumbents, vying for three seats governing one of Georgia’s most-visited cities.

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Get to know Helen City Commission candidates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Steve Brooks   Giving back to the community: That’s why Steve Brooks, 62, says he is running for Helen City Commission. In the 1980s he worked at a T-shirt shop, and while there the people of Helen encouraged him to go back to school.
Pictured are county commissioners with White County Community and Economic Development Director John Sell and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Pictured are county commissioners with White County Community and Economic Development Director John Sell and Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County now a certified Broadband Ready Community

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 7, 2021
White County is officially a certified Georgia Broadband Ready Community. The certificate was presented during the Oct. 4 meeting of the White County Board of Commissioners by Georgia Department of Community Affairs Region 2 Representative Kathy Papa.