White County News

City officials are discouraging people from putting locks on the pedestrian bridge in Helen. Officials warn that putting many locks on the bridge over time can cause structural damage because of the added weight. (Subscriber exclusive) https://bit.ly/3zWL9N9

Six former @White County High School athletes are now part of the BLITZ Hall of Fame. Check out the June 24 issue of the White County News for more about these athletes.

In 42 days, the White County High School volleyball team will tip off the 2021 season against East Jackson. https://bit.ly/3wVVl6m

We’re so thankful for the $15,540 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation! The grant was used to purchase 12 Zoll Automated External Defibrillators (...AEDs), helping us keep White County safer than ever. A huge thank you to the generosity of the Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs Restaurant and the generous donors who made this grant possible. See more

The White County Board of Education will hold their second budget hearing tomorrow, June 22, at 7:45 a.m. https://bit.ly/3zBEhnW

The Gateway Theatre Company at White County High School is getting ready for their upcoming performances of 9 to 5: The Musical. Showtimes and ticket information can be found at https://gatewaytheatre.ludus.com/index.php

There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. http://bit.ly/3qoHFgB

Winter Weather Preparedness and COVID update with White County Government White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.

Don't forget the 3W's when you come back to school on Tuesday, January 19, 2021! #BESAFEWHITECO

Who are you rooting for in the College Football Championship game tomorrow night?? Click the link to vote in the poll on our website. https://www.whitecountynews.net/poll/81

A veteran Cleveland police officer has been named interim police chief while the search for a new department head continues. http://bit.ly/2LA5qTH

Georgia public schools are set to receive about $1.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid as part of a second round of relief spending Congress passed last month. http://bit.ly/3oG6LqS

A man was injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Freedom Park on Wednesday, Jan. 6. http://bit.ly/3hSz4Qm

After suffering their first region loss of the year last Saturday, the White County Lady Warriors had three days to get ready to take on one of the biggest tasks of the season with a trip to Dahlonega Tuesday to take on Lumpkin County, the new No. 1 team in the latest Class AAA state poll. http://bit.ly/3snbQ9L

Face-to-face learning will resume Tuesday, January 19, 2021, for all WCSS students not enrolled in the DDL platform.

In an unprecedented move, Georgia will undertake a hand recount of the nearly 5 million ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election with roughly 14,000 votes separating President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday. https://bit.ly/3nid0Qv

WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE. White County School System will continue to work to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We will #WCBESAFE

The White County News says thank you to our military veterans and those actively serving our great country. We stand behind you and appreciate you on this Veterans Day and every day. We also thank Jack P. Nix Elementary School students for helping us honor veterans by sharing the drawings and letters currently displayed on our office window.

Check out all that new bling Our marching band had their best performance of the season and received Superior ratings across the board. Guard finished in class; Drum Major and Percussion Great job, folks!

According to official reports there have been 1,055 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County. Out of those 1,055 total confirmed cases, there have been 730 cases of recovery and 26 deaths. https://bit.ly/35dsfUM

Congratulations to Andy Negra, our week 7 college football challenge winner!

Our throwback today goes to last year when Tesnatee Gap Elementary School principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan had to kiss a pig after losing a competition to Mossy Creek Elementary School.

Congratulations!

Did you see the sunset tonight? ( Stephanie Hill)

When the Covid-19 pandemic started last winter, Jenna Gearing was trying to figure out the next stage of her life. https://bit.ly/3p0kwRN

You can own this, or it can own you. Those are the words breast cancer survivor Cynthia Frame heard from her husband when she received her positive diagnosis in December 2015. https://bit.ly/31UeIiS

Just under 72% of White County's 20,622 registered voters cast a ballot in the Nov 3. general election. Almost 82.5% of county voters backed President Donald Trump. See the unofficial local results here. https://bit.ly/3mQWC9C