Caroline Tatum throws her hands in the air in celebration after receiving her diploma during the 2026 White County High School graduation ceremony. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By Carly HendersonDespite weather delays and multiple changes to the evening’s plans, the White County High School Class of 2026 was able to celebrate graduation Friday night, May 22, in Warrior Stadium.
The White County High School JROTC Honor Guard participated in Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Cleveland's Freedom Park. The annual event is organized by American Legion Roy Head Post 16. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Jordan Fincher
Caroline Tatum throws her hands in the air in celebration after receiving her diploma during the 2026 White County High School graduation ceremony. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Ronda Rich
Dink NeSmith
Denise Etheridge
The White County High School JROTC Honor Guard participated in Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Cleveland's Freedom Park. The annual event is organized by American Legion Roy Head Post 16. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Jordan Fincher
Caroline Tatum throws her hands in the air in celebration after receiving her diploma during the 2026 White County High School graduation ceremony. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.
pencer Adams is 4-1 this season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in the Atlantic League. RICK THOMASON /SPECIAL
Kody Tuhey, left, and the Warriors kick off the summer program Monday morning. WESLEY BRANCH/CLAYTON TRIBUNE
From left, Karan Sosebee, Carly Adam and daughter Charlotte Adam, Eunice Meaders and Melanie Williams will share stories and memories of Whelchel Meaders and his life this Memorial Day. ERIN ETRIS/WCN
Helen met this week to discuss public parking.
The owner, managers and staff at Mountain Laurel Antique Mall and Furniture Consignment Showroom enjoy greeting customers. Sitting from left: Katie White, Barbara McClure and Dorothy Ralston. Standing from left: Carol Burgess, Bobby Dyer and Ariana McClure. Not pictured: Larry Hall, Lois Boggs and Ed Hawksford. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Caroline Tatum throws her hands in the air in celebration after receiving her diploma during the 2026 White County High School graduation ceremony. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.
pencer Adams is 4-1 this season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in the Atlantic League. RICK THOMASON /SPECIAL
Kody Tuhey, left, and the Warriors kick off the summer program Monday morning. WESLEY BRANCH/CLAYTON TRIBUNE
Ronda Rich
Dink NeSmith
Denise Etheridge
The White County High School JROTC Honor Guard participated in Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Cleveland's Freedom Park. The annual event is organized by American Legion Roy Head Post 16. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Jordan Fincher
Savion Anderon looks for some running room during the preseason scrimmage last week at Rabun County. WESLEY BRANC/CLAYTON TRIBUNE
Truett McConnell softball players, from left, Grace Folds, Elizabeth Bennett, Rylee Walker and Emma Skipper were named to the AAC All-Tournament team for the Lady Bears' run to tournament title. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL
From left, Karan Sosebee, Carly Adam and daughter Charlotte Adam, Eunice Meaders and Melanie Williams will share stories and memories of Whelchel Meaders and his life this Memorial Day. ERIN ETRIS/WCN
Helen met this week to discuss public parking.
The owner, managers and staff at Mountain Laurel Antique Mall and Furniture Consignment Showroom enjoy greeting customers. Sitting from left: Katie White, Barbara McClure and Dorothy Ralston. Standing from left: Carol Burgess, Bobby Dyer and Ariana McClure. Not pictured: Larry Hall, Lois Boggs and Ed Hawksford. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.
pencer Adams is 4-1 this season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in the Atlantic League. RICK THOMASON /SPECIAL
Kody Tuhey, left, and the Warriors kick off the summer program Monday morning. WESLEY BRANCH/CLAYTON TRIBUNE
Swiftwater Rescue of K9 — This afternoon (Friday, August 22), White County Fire Services responded to the area of Goat Neck Road along the Chattahoochee River after receiving a call that a dog had fallen down an embankment and become stuck in the river. Assistant Chief Josh Taylor and EMS Lieutenant Shad Sosebee entered the water and successfully retrieved the dog. Habersham Emergency Services also responded and provided assistance.
