White County

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Lady Warriors third at Asics race; Mountain Invitational postponed

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County High School cross country teams took part in a huge meet last weekend in Fairburn, competing in the Alexander/Asics Invitational. The meet, held at Chattahoochee Hills, featured 17 high school races and a college division race. The WCHS teams competed in the Class 1-3A division.
Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. (Submitted photo)

Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. (Submitted photo)

Five arrested on drug charges following citizen tips

News Staff
Monday, October 4, 2021
Five people were arrested following citizen tips and complaints. According to a press release from White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, following these complaints, on Thursday, Sept.
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Lawrenceville man charged with attempted home invasion, more

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A Lawrenceville man has been charged in regards to an attempted home invasion following an incident at Smithgall Woods State Park. According to a press release from White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, on Sept. 25, WCSO responded to a call about an assault.
Peyton Hayse makes a diving save to keep the ball alive during the win over Gilmer County.

Peyton Hayse makes a diving save to keep the ball alive during the win over Gilmer County.

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WCHS sweeps final two area matches

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
White County finished up the Area 7-AAA regular season schedule Tuesday night in Cleveland, sweeping Gilmer County and East Forsyth. The Lady Warriors are 13-9 overall this season, and have a 4-3 record in area play.
Darius Cannon gets set to haul in a pass in front of Dawson County's Brendan Hubbard during the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Darius Cannon gets set to haul in a pass in front of Dawson County's Brendan Hubbard during the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors fall on late field goal, 31-28

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Things didn't go as planned for the White County Warriors during the opening week of the Region 7-AAA football schedule. Dawson County scored 17 unanswered points in the the final 18 minutes of the game to escape Cleveland with a 31-28 win.
Michael Powell spoke to White County Board of Education members at their meeting on Sept. 28. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Michael Powell spoke to White County Board of Education members at their meeting on Sept. 28. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

‘Social justice’ concern discussed again at school board

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A member of a citizens group that has claimed elements of critical race theory and Marxism are in local schools spoke again before the White County Board of Education. During the public comment period of a Sept.
Herschel and Marjorie Gordon recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Herschel is set to turn 100 on Oct. 1. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Herschel and Marjorie Gordon recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Herschel is set to turn 100 on Oct. 1. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Celebrating 100

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
How would you feel to reach 100 years old? It’s a milestone that not many people can say they’ve achieved, but 99-year-old Herschel Gordon of Cleveland is set to reach the milestone Friday, Oct. 1. “I don’t feel no different.
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Get to know City Council candidates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Ward 3 Seat Jeremy McClure It’s time for change –that’s why Jeremy McClure, 27, said he wanted to run for the Ward 3 seat on the Cleveland City Council.
Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Candidate public forums begin Oct. 5

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A pair of candidate forums are planned for October ahead of city elections. Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

More vaccine help arrives as COVID number decrease

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 8 cases per day according to a Sept.