White County

White County hit record highs in sales tax revenue in consecutive months during the summer as the local economy bounced back from spring declines related to COVID-19.

White County hit record highs in sales tax revenue in consecutive months during the summer as the local economy bounced back from spring declines related to COVID-19.

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County sales tax revenues hit high marks

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 8, 2020
White County hit record highs in sales tax revenue in consecutive months during the summer as the local economy bounced back from spring declines related to COVID-19.
Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC softball squad clinches state spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Just a couple of months ago, it didn't look like there was much of a chance that the fall sports were going to be played, but now the White County High School softball team is getting ready for the Class AAA state tournament.
There have been 892 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 892 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 892

News Staff
Monday, October 5, 2020
There have been 892 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 101 hospitalizations and 19 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Singe

Singe

Pets of the Week: Oct. 5

News Staff
Monday, October 5, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Oct. 5 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Singe is a male medium hair and is about 10 months old. Singe absolutely loves toys, and to run and play. This super great guy will follow you around to demand pets and love.
Daniel Short of Cornelia was named the winner of the cover contest for CNI’s fall edition of The Mountain Traveler magazine. Short won $100, and his photo of Lake Russell from Chenocetah Mountain will be featured on the magazine’s cover. (Photo/Kimberly Brown)

Daniel Short of Cornelia was named the winner of the cover contest for CNI’s fall edition of The Mountain Traveler magazine. Short won $100, and his photo of Lake Russell from Chenocetah Mountain will be featured on the magazine’s cover. (Photo/Kimberly Brown)

Short wins The Mountain Traveler cover contest

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2020
by Kimberly Brown CNI News Service   With amazing colors and mountain vistas, fall is the most popular time in the Northeast Georgia mountains – for both visitors and photographers.
Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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League lifts TMU to wins

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The Truett McConnell women's soccer team won a pair of tight games over the past week to push their record to 2-0-1 this fall. Last Saturday, the Lady Bears dominated their match with Union College, but had a hard time getting a shot to go in the net before a late goal gave the squad a 1-0 win.
The WCHS players fly the Warrior flag moments after finishing off a 28-21 win over Habersham Central. (Photos/Tom Askew)

The WCHS players fly the Warrior flag moments after finishing off a 28-21 win over Habersham Central. (Photos/Tom Askew)

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Defense keys win over Habersham; 4-0 start first for program since 1975

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2020
It's been more than 40 years since the White County Warriors have started football season with four straight wins, but thanks to a 28-21 win over Habersham Central last Friday night, this year's squad can  add a 4-0 start to their resume.
Nealeigh Broadwell

Nealeigh Broadwell

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WC excels at Darlington

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The White County High School cross country teams put together at solid effort at the 17th annual Darlington Festival last Saturday at the Darlington School in Rome. The Lady Warriors, who are ranked No.