White County

News update

News update

GBI investigating death at detention center

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating the death of an inmate at the White County Detention Center. According to  White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, on Friday, Aug.
There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 353

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 56 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
News update

News update

2020-2021 Key Calendar Dates

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
With school starting back next week, here are some key dates to remember. More information can be found in the Back to School section in this week's paper. *Note: Due to uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, these dates could change. Check white.k12.ga.us for updates. Aug.
Tori Wilson, above, and the TMU soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams will only play AAC teams this fall. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Tori Wilson, above, and the TMU soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams will only play AAC teams this fall. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU to begin fall sports Sept. 15

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Appalachian Athletic Conference Council of Presidents announced Monday plans begin fall competition for cross country, volleyball, and soccer on Sept. 15. The AAC, including Truett McConnell University, will play only conference games this fall, along with conference championship events.
Silas Mulligan works through a defensive drill during Tuesday's practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan works through a defensive drill during Tuesday's practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors in pads; GHSA continues to ponder fall plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The White County Warriors got a chance to put on the pads this week, kicking off the first official week of practice with workouts in helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts. The Warriors have a couple of weeks in pads before taking on Fannin County in a pre-season scrimmage Aug. 21 in Blue Ridge.
Claire Beckman, right, tips a ball at the net while Camryn Dorsey goes up for the block during practice Wednesday morning at the WCHS gym. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Claire Beckman, right, tips a ball at the net while Camryn Dorsey goes up for the block during practice Wednesday morning at the WCHS gym. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC volleyball team hosts scrimmage today

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
After making a historic run to the Elite Eight last year, the White County High School volleyball team will step on the court for the first time this season with a pre-season scrimmage against Lanier this afternoon in Cleveland.
Annika Vandiver connects with a pitch during the Lady Warriors' scrimmage against Habersham Central Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver connects with a pitch during the Lady Warriors' scrimmage against Habersham Central Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Play ball

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
On Tuesday, for the first time since March, there was a game at White County High School. The Lady Warriors and Habersham Central got together for a pre-season softball scrimmage.
The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10.

The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10.

Cleveland smoke test set to begin Aug. 10

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10. The smoke test will be done in sections, and beginning at Ga. 115 West and Campbell Street, then going down Campbell Street to Hood Street.
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

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Millage rates approved without hike

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week. The White County Board of Commissioners are keeping the county millage rate at 10.75 for a third straight year after voting at an Aug.