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Jesse Moose, left, and Reece Dockery celebrate after Moose comes up with a fumble recovery in the second quarter of the win over Hart County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jesse Moose, left, and Reece Dockery celebrate after Moose comes up with a fumble recovery in the second quarter of the win over Hart County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors dominate late to knock off Hart

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
In a game that featured 97 points, 1,006 yards of offense, five lead changes, and big play after big play, the White County Warriors found a way to walk off the field at Herndon Stadium with a 50-47 win over No. 8 Hart County.
Bethany Ross, No. 5, hammers a shot at the net during the Lady Bears' opening night win over Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Bethany Ross, No. 5, hammers a shot at the net during the Lady Bears' opening night win over Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU returns to fall sports with volleyball win

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Staff report   T he fall season is finally here for the Truett McConnell University volleyball, soccer and cross country teams.
Reagan Dunagun has returned to the lineup after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Reagan Dunagun has returned to the lineup after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS picks up region win, 16-1

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors got a much needed 7-AAA win Tuesday afternoon in Oakwood, knocking off West Hall. White County's 16-1 win over the Lady Spartans came on the heels of back-to-back region loses in the past week  to Lumpkin County and Gilmer County.
Senior Jenna Ash had a team-high 10 kills in the region opening win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Senior Jenna Ash had a team-high 10 kills in the region opening win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors knock off Gilmer in region opener

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors opened Region 7-AAA play Tuesday night in Ellijay with a two-set win. The Lady Warriors (11-4, 1-0) knocked off Gilmer County in a tight match, winning a pair of close sets to earn the win.
J. Ben Haynes had more than 300 yards of total offense in the win. (Photo/The Hartwell Sun's Grayson Williams)

J. Ben Haynes had more than 300 yards of total offense in the win. (Photo/The Hartwell Sun's Grayson Williams)

Warriors stun No. 8 Hart County with fourth quarter comeback

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Since 1958, the White County Warriors have lined up and played 627 football games, and it's safe to say none of them were quite like last week's game in Hartwell. The Warriors made a big statement, knocking off Hart County, the No. 8 team in Class AAA, in an offensive shootout, 50-47.
The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (File photo)

The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (File photo)

Agri-Fest set for Sept. 26 throughout Freedom Park

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. Guests will have a chance to shop locally grown produce and a variety of vendors offering baked goods, crafts and more.
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. The shop, Farmhouse Coffee, will be located on the square where Nadine's was previously. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. The shop, Farmhouse Coffee, will be located on the square where Nadine's was previously. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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City Council approves rental space for new coffee shop in downtown Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. During a Sept. 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved renting a former police sub-precinct to Stephen Martin for a coffee business.
Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted.

Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted.

Georgia’s Census response rate among lowest in nation as deadline nears

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted. Residents yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond online, by phone or by mail.
White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.

White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.

Active election ahead

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election. County Elections Superintendent Garrison Baker anticipates turnout will be high, and he once again is encouraging people to cast ballots during the three weeks of early voting that begins Oct.