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Replacement of the Airport Road bridge has taken another step forward.

Replacement of the Airport Road bridge has taken another step forward.

County moving to replace bridge washed away by storm

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Replacement of the Airport Road bridge has taken another step forward. The White County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 9 approved the purchase of a new bridge for $95,500 from Contech Inc.
The Cleveland Police Department’s Maj. Aaron Weiland, officer Ray Rutledge and Chief Jeff Shoemaker are shown with the Agency of the Year award. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Cleveland Police Department’s Maj. Aaron Weiland, officer Ray Rutledge and Chief Jeff Shoemaker are shown with the Agency of the Year award. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

CPD is Agency of Year for traffic safety work

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department was recently recognized for its work in traffic safety. The CPD was named Agency of the Year on Sept. 9 by the Northeast Traffic Enforcement Network (NETEN), which falls under the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
COVID update

COVID update

COVID-19 figures dip, but remain elevated

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County declined over the past week, though it remains on par with elevated levels seen last winter. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 22.1 cases per day according to a Sept.
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Steve Williamson

Dawsonville man arrested for incest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A Dawsonville man has been arrested and charged with incest. The White County Sheriff's Office responded Sept. 13 to a residence in the area of Westmoreland Road regarding a dispute, according to a statement from WCSO Capt. Clay Hammond.
Zaxby's in Cleveland is closed due to an early morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Zaxby's in Cleveland is closed due to an early morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Zaxby's closed due to early morning fire

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Zaxby's in Cleveland is closed due to an early morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 9. According to Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt, the Cleveland Fire Department responded to the restaurant at approximately 1:30 a.m. to a fire alarm.
Pictured are students in Cynthia Vaughn's class.

Pictured are students in Cynthia Vaughn's class.

WCHS receives grant for teaching vocational skills

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 9, 2021
White County High School has received $8,000 for vocational training curriculum for students with disabilities. WCHS special education teacher Cynthia Vaughn applied for the grant through the Georgia Department of Education, to better assist her students.
Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County.

Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County.

Rate of new COVID-19 cases continues

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases reached another high mark for the county at a rate of 38 new reports per day on Sept. 7, according a daily update by Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).
From left, Greg Adams stands with new owners of the IGA grocery store in Cleveland, Steve and Dana Berry. The former Adams Foods IGA was officially sold Sept. 1 and has been renamed Berry Foods IGA. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

From left, Greg Adams stands with new owners of the IGA grocery store in Cleveland, Steve and Dana Berry. The former Adams Foods IGA was officially sold Sept. 1 and has been renamed Berry Foods IGA. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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IGA store sold, remains with local ownership

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 9, 2021
One of Cleveland’s local grocery stores has new owners: Adams Foods IGA is now Berry Foods IGA. Greg and Leslie Adams finalized the sale of Adams Foods IGA to Dana and Steve Berry on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. (File photo)

Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. (File photo)

Oktoberfest celebrations come to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. The festivities throughout the city began Thursday, Sept. 9, and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 7. At the Helen Festhalle (1074 Edelweiss Strasse), Oktoberfest celebrations will run from Sept.