Foundational Literacy co-founder John Aiken, left, speaks with WSB TV reporter Berndt Peterson, while videographer Deja Pino, seated, left, records Joe Edlhuber on the grounds of the White County Historic Museum Aug. 26. LINDA ERBELE/WCN
By Linda Erbele The passing of Dolly Parton saddened many in White County. The founders of the Foundational Literacy, which funds the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in White County, received a number of calls from the Atlanta media.
WCHS defensive linemen Sam Harkins, right, and Josiah Williams track down East Hall quarterback Jody Dudley during the Warriors' 49-14 win last weelk at Warrior Stadium. STACI SULHOFF/WCN
Members of the WCHS cross country teams are, front from left, Malena Smith, Addison Grizzle, Kelsey Lovell, Molly Free, Alexis Kelley, Angela Lozada and Carly Black; second row, Karis Goodman, Caylee McKay, Kate Collier, Anna Collier, Lucy Hartman, Legend London and Stephanie Hernandez; third row, Bentley Brooks, Aiden Cline, Gavin Gabhart, William McSpadden. Colin Nugyen and Ayden Mendez; fourth row, Vincent Lance, Konnor Sosebee, Reid Murphey, Gus Brackett, Maverick Barton and Weston Waller; top row, WCHS
Georgia Film Office Project Manager Craig Dominey addressed members of The Northeast Georgia Mountain Travel Association during an August seminar at The Holly Theatre. “We always encourage community involvement with our industry. If we don’t know what you have, we can’t promote you. That’s the bottom line,” Dominey said. PHOTO BY KEITH MURDEN
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard took to Facebook Aug. 17 after a chopped Flock camera was recovered near Yahoola Creek Park. Matt Aiken/The Nugget
Motorists will notice new signage saying “Welcome to Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center” as the local hospital was officially acquired by Wellstar Health System. Wellstar Health System and Mountain Lakes Medical Center announced on Monday, Aug. 10, Wellstar has completed its acquisition of the hospital.
By Megan Horn, CNI News Service Mountain Lakes Medical Center is now officially Wellstar Mountain...
Foundational Literacy co-founder John Aiken, left, speaks with WSB TV reporter Berndt Peterson, while videographer Deja Pino, seated, left, records Joe Edlhuber on the grounds of the White County Historic Museum Aug. 26. LINDA ERBELE/WCN
By Linda Erbele The passing of Dolly Parton saddened many in White County. The founders of the Foundational Literacy, which funds the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in White County, received a number of calls from the Atlanta media. The Imagination Library provides a high-quality book…
By Ronda Rich When I was 15, I met Dolly Parton for the first time. By then, she was already a star with hits like “Jolene.” She was not, however, the superstar she would become. My sister, a journalist in Nashville, was friends with Dolly…
By Paul Kimball I feel compelled again to revisit the subject of AI or Artificial Intelligence. For a boomer like me, I think AI has the potential to encapsulate all the sci-fi fantasies in multi-media that I grew up with. Not only at parity with them; the reality is that the potential of AI…
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The summer months have flown by, and Labor Day weekend is upon us. Which means we will soon be transitioning to fall and, hopefully, cooler weather. For now, many of us will celebrate summer's unofficial ending. Labor Day is on Sept. 7 this year. It is observed on the first Monday in September…
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From Jimmy O'Neill of Cleveland When I began to read Jonathan Berry’s letter “Writer urges voters to reject Democratic incumbent” I thought this couldn’t be, Mr. Berry was praising Jon Ossoff. He wrote, “He’s touting how he’s championed affordable healthcare, supported seniors, and…
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From Charles Snider of Cleveland The August 27, 2026 front-page article, “Flock camera at Gun Commanders covered following public backlash” raises important questions about the controversial Flock cameras and how they came to be deployed in White County. When and how did White County…
White County Agri-Fest & Country Market will return from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. SUBMITTED
Mark your calendars for Sept. 26 when the sights, sounds and flavors of the country come to downtown Cleveland from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. White County Agri-Fest & Country Market will return to Freedom Park at 66 E. Kytle Street.From the rumble of antique tractors to the sounds of…
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From John H.C. Johnson of Helen Previous letters regarding Flock cameras have focused on their security vulnerabilities, use for stalking, or their pros and cons. However, it should be clear that, even if they were perfectly secure and there were no bad actors, Flock cameras…
A “Magic Treehouse” is now the hub of the media center at Mt. Yonah Elementary School. SUBMITTED PHOTO
By Denise Etheridge White County Board of Education members were briefed on school projects and enrollment data at last week's school board meeting.Mt. Yonah Elementary School principal Juliana Dean and Media Specialist Jason Thomas updated the board on the recently finished “Magic Treehouse,”…
By Wayde Powell III There are sounds that seem to have been waiting in the earth long before any man thought to give them a name. The sound of bluegrass is one of these. It comes up out of the hills at evening, out of the dark folds of the mountains and the deep green valleys where the last…
By Linda Erbele Former Truett McConnell University Vice President Bradley Reynolds, who has been charged with three counts of making false statements to law enforcement, is scheduled to face trial Monday, Nov. 2.Reynolds was charged in relation to his response to a White County Sheriff’s…
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Georgia Film Office Project Manager Craig Dominey addressed members of The Northeast Georgia Mountain Travel Association during an August seminar at The Holly Theatre. “We always encourage community involvement with our industry. If we don’t know what you have, we can’t promote you. That’s the bottom line,” Dominey said. PHOTO BY KEITH MURDEN
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard took to Facebook Aug. 17 after a chopped Flock camera was recovered near Yahoola Creek Park. Matt Aiken/The Nugget
Motorists will notice new signage saying “Welcome to Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center” as the local hospital was officially acquired by Wellstar Health System. Wellstar Health System and Mountain Lakes Medical Center announced on Monday, Aug. 10, Wellstar has completed its acquisition of the hospital.
By Megan Horn, CNI News Service Mountain Lakes Medical Center is now officially Wellstar Mountain...
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WCHS defensive linemen Sam Harkins, right, and Josiah Williams track down East Hall quarterback Jody Dudley during the Warriors' 49-14 win last weelk at Warrior Stadium. STACI SULHOFF/WCN
Members of the WCHS cross country teams are, front from left, Malena Smith, Addison Grizzle, Kelsey Lovell, Molly Free, Alexis Kelley, Angela Lozada and Carly Black; second row, Karis Goodman, Caylee McKay, Kate Collier, Anna Collier, Lucy Hartman, Legend London and Stephanie Hernandez; third row, Bentley Brooks, Aiden Cline, Gavin Gabhart, William McSpadden. Colin Nugyen and Ayden Mendez; fourth row, Vincent Lance, Konnor Sosebee, Reid Murphey, Gus Brackett, Maverick Barton and Weston Waller; top row, WCHS
