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Early voting will continue through Friday, Oct. 30. Voting hours are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday at the White County Elections & Registration office, 1241 Helen Highway in Cleveland. FILE PHOTO

Early voting will continue through Friday, Oct. 30. Voting hours are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday at the White County Elections & Registration office, 1241 Helen Highway in Cleveland. FILE PHOTO

Early voting off to a strong start

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
By Mae Sullens Advance in-person voting opened on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and saw tremendous response in White County, with 658 casting their ballots on the first day alone. “The day was smooth and steady with a lot of excitement from the poll workers and voters,” said Elections Supervisor Amie Veater.”
Rush Mauney

Rush Mauney

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Cleveland mourns longtime community leader Rush Mauney

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Friday, October 9, 2026
By Denise Etheridge Cleveland is mourning the loss of one of its longtime community leaders, Rush Mauney, whose life was marked by devotion to faith and family, public service, a passion for historic preservation and an entrepreneurial drive.Mauney, 73, died on Oct. 8.
White County firefighter Will Roper prepares to rappel down Mt. Yonah to reach a stranded climber during an Aug. 25 rescue. FILE PHOTO

White County firefighter Will Roper prepares to rappel down Mt. Yonah to reach a stranded climber during an Aug. 25 rescue. FILE PHOTO

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White County Fire Services captures global spotlight

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
By Denise Etheridge By just doing what they are trained to do – rescue people in trouble – White County Fire Services has been launched into the international spotlight.
Cami Downey credits faith, family and friends for helping her heal from breast cancer. MAE SULLENS/WCN

Cami Downey credits faith, family and friends for helping her heal from breast cancer. MAE SULLENS/WCN

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Fifteen years healed

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
By Mae SullensThough her mother and two of her sisters had already faced breast cancer, Cami Downey's diagnosis in March of 2011 still came as a shock.
Joann Tarpley, left, and her son Joe Vandergriff, hold an old photo of Nora Mill while standing in front of the grist mill and country store near Helen. SUBMITTED PHOTOS 

Joann Tarpley, left, and her son Joe Vandergriff, hold an old photo of Nora Mill while standing in front of the grist mill and country store near Helen. SUBMITTED PHOTOS 

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Nora Mill celebrates 150 years

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
By  Denise Etheridge Nora Mill Granary has stood sentry on the bank of the Chattahoochee River for 150 years, grinding grain nearly continuously from the 1800s to today.Miller Joe Vandergriff and his wife Addi now operate the grist mill and country store and plan to celebrate the local landmark's...
The Cleveland City Council issued a proclamation Monday, declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month. From left: Nyck Crumbley with Creative Enterprises, Council Member Annie Sutton, Mayor Josh Turner, Shari Kaplan with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, and Council Members Nan Bowen and CJ McDonald. MAE SULLENS/WCN

The Cleveland City Council issued a proclamation Monday, declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month. From left: Nyck Crumbley with Creative Enterprises, Council Member Annie Sutton, Mayor Josh Turner, Shari Kaplan with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, and Council Members Nan Bowen and CJ McDonald. MAE SULLENS/WCN

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Cleveland recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
By Mae Sullens The Cleveland City Council met on Monday and issued a proclamation declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month with Nyck Crumbley of Creative Enterprises and Shari Kaplan, District Manager of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, attending.
Denise Miller, front row center, walks the survivor’s lap with fellow cancer survivors at last year’s Relay for Life. FILE PHOTO

Denise Miller, front row center, walks the survivor’s lap with fellow cancer survivors at last year’s Relay for Life. FILE PHOTO

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‘I’m still here’: Miller reflects on cancer journey

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
By Carly Henderson Six years after undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer, Denise Miller is still here — and she is using her experience to help other cancer survivors.Miller, who was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2003 before facing breast cancer years later, stepped up this year...
Eight-year-old Isaac jumps on a bungee during Truett McConnell's Community Fall Festival held last Saturday. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

Eight-year-old Isaac jumps on a bungee during Truett McConnell's Community Fall Festival held last Saturday. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN

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TMU offered family-friendly fun at Fall Festival

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Truett McConnell College held a Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event was open to the community and followed a week's worth of events celebrating the inauguration of TMU President Larry Lyon.