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This image shows an example of planned directional signage that would highlight destinations in White County, such as vineyards in the above example.

This image shows an example of planned directional signage that would highlight destinations in White County, such as vineyards in the above example.

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Sign project aims to enhance local tourism impact

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 23, 2021
A planned signage project is aiming to capitalize on White County’s tourism draw getting visitors to stay longer and perhaps spend more.
Cleveland Police Department officer Sarah Emery approaches a truck during traffic patrols Tuesday.

Cleveland Police Department officer Sarah Emery approaches a truck during traffic patrols Tuesday.

CPD focuses on holiday traffic safety

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department will be stepping up its efforts to promote traffic safety and reduce vehicle accidents this holiday season, as law enforcement officers throughout the state participates in similar campaigns to make roadways safe. CPD officers held a safety briefing Dec.
Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin a system upgrade to the state’s DRIVES system.

Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin a system upgrade to the state’s DRIVES system.

Vehicle registration services unavailable during upgrade

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin a system upgrade to the state’s DRIVES system (Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System) to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Cleveland city council had nothing to say about short-term rental.

Cleveland city council had nothing to say about short-term rental.

City short-term rentals change to be revisited

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 16, 2021
A proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would allow short-term vacation rentals to operate in more areas of Cleveland could be revisited next month after being met with silence at a city council meeting last week.
Helen City Commission discusses a potential homestead tax exemption.

Helen City Commission discusses a potential homestead tax exemption.

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Talks stall on city homestead exemption

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 16, 2021
A potential homestead tax exemption for full-time Helen residents generated some talk, but no action, at the Dec. 14 Helen City Commission meeting. The idea of creating a city exemption on top of the one offered by the county government was broached last month and set aside for further review.
White Christmas

White Christmas

What are the chances for a white Christmas in White County?

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
At this particular season, everyone wants to know if White County will have a “White Christmas.” Meteorologist Patricia Atwell at National Weather Service Office at Peachtree City tells us: “It is not looking good for those who’d like a white Christmas.
This photo submitted by ALDI representatives to the city of Cleveland shows an example of one of the company’s stores.

This photo submitted by ALDI representatives to the city of Cleveland shows an example of one of the company’s stores.

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ALDI eyes Cleveland for new store location

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Plans are in place for an ALDI grocery store in Cleveland. The city has approved permits for the proposed building, said City Administrator Tom O’Bryant in response to a White County News inquiry.
Supporters of the Family Promise rezoning request held a prayer circle Monday at the new West Kytle Street property prior to Monday’s city council meeting. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Supporters of the Family Promise rezoning request held a prayer circle Monday at the new West Kytle Street property prior to Monday’s city council meeting. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Zoning review keeps proposed Family Promise center in limbo

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Cleveland City Council delayed a decision on a rezoning request by Family Promise of White & Habersham on property planned to serve as the nonprofit’s operations center for its mission to combat family homelessness. Seating was full in the City Council meeting room Dec.
White County Elections Director Akyn Bailey, right, speaks with White County Board of Elections and Registration members (from left) Dwayne Turner and Todd Marks about precinct line updates at a Dec. 6 meeting. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Elections Director Akyn Bailey, right, speaks with White County Board of Elections and Registration members (from left) Dwayne Turner and Todd Marks about precinct line updates at a Dec. 6 meeting. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Elections Board to consider consolidation of precincts

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The White County Board of Elections and Registration will take a closer look at the long-discussed possibility of consolidating some voter precincts. Board members noted at their Dec.