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3 weeks ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
Mrs. JoAnne Webster Thomas, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Mrs. Thomas was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to the late Clifford and Opal Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gwenell Knight. Mrs. Thomas was a retired educator and a member of Mt. View Baptist Church.
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3 weeks ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 the world lost a big, bright light when God called Jordan Bennett Penney home at the young age of 39 years old. Anyone who knew Jordan often described him as a Man’s Man. He had an outlaw spirit driven by adventure, yet tempered with a protective and kind-hearted nature for those he loved. The youngest of three boys, “Jordy B.” was born on September 11, 1985 to Anne & Bill Penney Jr. and was the baby brother of Barrett & Jay.
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3 weeks ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
(Clarkesville)-Wood’s Mercantile, well-known for its quality home furnishings and expert customer service, announced on March 28 that it will expand with a second location in Cleveland, Georgia. The new store will open in the summer of 2025 at the former Babcock Furniture site at 735 Helen Highway. The building is currently being remodeled to mirror the look of the Clarkesville location.
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3 weeks ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
Laurene Sosebee age 89 of Cleveland passed away March 29, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Sosebee was born March 13, 1936, to the late Otis Faye and Lemma Deaton Keith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Bill) Sosebee, sister, Buell Jones, brothers, Hampton Keith, Ewell Keith, Harold Keith. Mrs. Sosebee was a retired Assistant Librarian for White County High School.
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1 month ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
(Cleveland)- White County Public Safety’s Emergency Management has continued to demonstrate its commitment to public safety and severe weather preparedness by earning two significant national recognitions. A news release said the county has been renewed as a StormReady® Community by the National Weather Service and has also been designated as a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador, an initiative under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA).
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1 month ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
(Cleveland)- White County and most of Northeast Georgia are under a Fire Weather Watch. The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday, March 1, from 11 AM to 8 PM. Bryce Barret, White County Public Safety, says Fire officials strongly advise residents to postpone all outdoor burning until conditions improve. With low humidity, breezy winds, and dry fuels, any fire that starts could spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged.
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1 month ago | 
wrwh.com | Susan Visi |PSA Grads |Dean Dyer
(Cleveland)- The White County JROTC Drone Team earned a first-place finish this past weekend at the Flying Wildcats Aerial Drone Competition. The event saw teams representing schools from around the southeast region competing and was held at River Bluff High School in Lexington, South Carolina. According to a school social media post, The White County drone team achieved a number 1 ranking on the World Skills Standings for all season 24-25 competition drone teams.
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1 month ago | 
wrwh.com | Bill Gaither |John Bryan |Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
(Cleveland)- The White County Board of Commissioners has given their blessing on the annexation of 27.19 acres of land just outside the City of Cleveland near Walmart for the purpose of constructing medical offices, an assisted living facility, and a hotel. Economic Development And Planning Director for the City of Cleveland, Tom O’Bryant, presented the plan to the commissioners during a work session/ called meeting by the commissioners Monday.
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2 months ago | 
wrwh.com | Ted Echols |Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
Elizabeth Francis Stancil Jordan, age 79, of Demorest, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. A private interment was held at Level Grove Cemetery. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.comMcGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements. Views: 2
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2 months ago | 
wrwh.com | Scott Howard |Susan Visi |Dean Dyer
2/18/25Sports – White County Lady Warriors took on the Bainbridge Lady Bear Cats at home Tuesday night to begin State Tournament action. It was White Out Night at Warrior Court in Cleveland as the Lady Warriors came out fast with 2 steals, jumping into an early lead in the first 60 seconds of play. Lady Warriors were on the defensive attack throughout the first half of play and never let up, 50-14 Warriors at half.
