White County

Members of The Bridge Church were among those helping at a work day Sept. 26 at the future day center for Family Promise. (Photo courtesy Martie Brooks)

Members of The Bridge Church were among those helping at a work day Sept. 26 at the future day center for Family Promise. (Photo courtesy Martie Brooks)

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Family Promise acquires property for new center

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Family Promise of White & Habersham has acquired a home property that will soon serve as its new family day center, aiding its mission to combat homelessness in the community. The nonprofit group closed on the 403 West Kytle Street property (across from Jack P. Nix Elementary School) last week.
Katelyn Boman celebrates with WCHS head coach Drew Owens moments after scoring the winning run in a 4-3 victory over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katelyn Boman celebrates with WCHS head coach Drew Owens moments after scoring the winning run in a 4-3 victory over Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors knock off Bluff, end East Forsyth's unbeaten region run

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors might be the hottest high school softball team in North Georgia. The Lady Warriors are currently on a eight-game winning streak and 20-3 overall heading in today's road matchup with West Hall.
Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County.

Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County.

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WCSO investigating commercial burglary

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County. According to a media release from White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, WCSO responded to Alexander Auto Glass, 11 Dandelion Court, for a call about a commercial burglary.
Lance Kelley was one of the top runners for the Warrior cross country teams during the Warpath Invitational in Canton. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Lance Kelley was one of the top runners for the Warrior cross country teams during the Warpath Invitational in Canton. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCHS runners compete at Warpath Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The White County High School cross country teams competed in their biggest meet of the year last weekend in Canton, taking part in the Warpath Invitational. The meet featured more than 20 schools from around the northern half of the state.
JD Trowell, left, and Silas Mulligan, and the rest of the Warriors host Dawson County in the region opener Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

JD Trowell, left, and Silas Mulligan, and the rest of the Warriors host Dawson County in the region opener Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors set to open 7-AAA play

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The first four weeks of the high school football season have been somewhat frustrating for the White County Warriors as they've stumbled out of the gate on the way to a 1-3 start.
WCHS sophomore Linsey Burke became the first player in school history to pass the 1,000 career assist mark. She had 18 assists Tuesday in the Lady Warriors' two matches. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS sophomore Linsey Burke became the first player in school history to pass the 1,000 career assist mark. She had 18 assists Tuesday in the Lady Warriors' two matches. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS falls to Bluff

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The White County High School volleyball team came up a little short Tuesday night in key Area 7-AAA match with Cherokee Bluff. The Lady Warriors dropped a 2-1 decision to the Lady Bears, and fell to 2-4 in area play.
A youth had a chance to test out a fire hose with the help of a local firefighter at a previous Touch-A-Truck event.

A youth had a chance to test out a fire hose with the help of a local firefighter at a previous Touch-A-Truck event.

Touch-A-Truck family event planned for Oct. 2

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
All ages are invited to Touch-A-Truck: A Family Safety, Health & Preparedness Fair on the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2.
The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments.

The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments.

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Helen approves pay raise for administrative staff

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments. The Helen City Commission voted at a Sept. 21 meeting for a 10% pay hike for administrative city employees.
Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting for Cleveland, Helen to start in October

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Early voting begins next week for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. Cleveland early voting is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and continue on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall. There also will be early voting on Saturday, Oct.
White County officials say they are taking a methodical approach to exploring the idea of constructing a building that could be used for responding to a pandemic or other emergency situation.

White County officials say they are taking a methodical approach to exploring the idea of constructing a building that could be used for responding to a pandemic or other emergency situation.

County considers plan for emergency mass care facility

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 23, 2021
White County officials say they are taking a methodical approach to exploring the idea of constructing a building that could be used for responding to a pandemic or other emergency situation. At an Aug.