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County changes plan for $6 million in ARPA funds

County changes plan for $6 million in ARPA funds

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County changes plan for $6 million in ARPA funds

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners has changed its designated use for nearly $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were once being considered for constructing a multipurpose building that could house emergency and pandemic response operations.
Cleveland Christmas parade and more set for Saturday

Cleveland Christmas parade and more set for Saturday

Cleveland Christmas parade and more set for Saturday

News Staff
Friday, December 3, 2021
It’s time to celebrate with some hometown holiday cheer this Saturday, Dec. 4. The Christmas in the Mountains & Lighted Parade in Cleveland will be held from 5-8 p.m., with the parade scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Cleveland issues boil water notice

Cleveland issues boil water notice

Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
UPDATE: The boil water notice was lifted Saturday afternoon, Dec. 4. The city of Cleveland issued a boil water notice Thursday evening (Dec. 2) due to a 6-inch water main break at U.S. 129 South from Daybreak Road to Totherow Road.
Shown are the bridge remnants on Airport Road on Oct. 12, 2020, not long after being washed out.

Shown are the bridge remnants on Airport Road on Oct. 12, 2020, not long after being washed out.

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Replacement of Airport Road bridge moves ahead

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners selected bids Monday for installing a replacement bridge on Airport Road. The single-lane bridge was washed away last October by a lingering storm from Hurricane Delta, leaving part of the road closed. Commissioners approved a low bid from E.R.
Precaution urged as new COVID-19 variant arrives in U.S.

Precaution urged as new COVID-19 variant arrives in U.S.

Precaution urged as new COVID-19 variant arrives in U.S.

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The rate of new COVID-19 infections in White County slowed over the past week, but Georgia public health officials continue to urge residents to get vaccinated as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has emerged. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Dec.
A suspect’s Jeep Wrangler flipped at the Cleveland square after a pursuit by law enforcement. (Photo courtesy Katie Perkins)

A suspect’s Jeep Wrangler flipped at the Cleveland square after a pursuit by law enforcement. (Photo courtesy Katie Perkins)

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Stabbing suspect crashes in downtown after vehicle pursuit over county lines

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
An alleged stabbing in southern White County led to a vehicle pursuit across county lines that totaled a patrol car and ended with a crash on Cleveland’s downtown square. The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing at an Arthur Seabolt Road home around 6 p.m. Nov. 24.
Laura Southerland holds one of the memorial teddy bears she creates for clients using the garments of loved ones who have died. She says demand for the keepsakes have continued to rise. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Laura Southerland holds one of the memorial teddy bears she creates for clients using the garments of loved ones who have died. She says demand for the keepsakes have continued to rise. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Comfort teddy bears help families hold onto memories of lost loved ones

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
As children, some people have memories of finding comfort in a teddy bear. Local artist Laura Southerland is using her talents for a similar keepsake to help others who have lost loved ones.
COVID-19 infections creeping upward again in White County

COVID-19 infections creeping upward again in White County

COVID-19 infections creeping upward again in White County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The rate of new COVID-19 infections in White County has risen over the past two weeks since hitting a recent low. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed cases was at 8.1 cases per day, according to a Nov. 22 update from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). That’s up from 0.
This architect’s study sketch shows a hotel concept for HOME 2 Suites by Hilton in Helen, with Main Street shown on the right. (Image courtesy Richard Rauh & Associates/Architecture, Atlanta – Ann Fitzgerald, project manager) The inset photo is a view of the property from North Main Street, between Hofer’s of Helen and The Heidi Motel.

This architect’s study sketch shows a hotel concept for HOME 2 Suites by Hilton in Helen, with Main Street shown on the right. (Image courtesy Richard Rauh & Associates/Architecture, Atlanta – Ann Fitzgerald, project manager) The inset photo is a view of the property from North Main Street, between Hofer’s of Helen and The Heidi Motel.

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Developer planning for new Helen hotel

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Plans are in development for a new hotel on the north end of Helen’s Main Street. Alpharetta-based Rhinehart Management wants to build a Home2 Suites by Hilton brand hotel on recently purchased property between The Heidi Motel and Hofer’s of Helen.
Shown from left are Georgia Thomas, Sebastian Wiley, Kenyada Sims and Ashton Dove. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Shown from left are Georgia Thomas, Sebastian Wiley, Kenyada Sims and Ashton Dove. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

WCHS drama department begins performances of The Diviners on Dec. 2

Ashley Blair
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The White County High School drama department will hold performances of The Diviners beginning Thursday, Dec. 2, on the school’s main stage. “The play is set in the rural town of Zion, Indiana in the 1930s.