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Cleveland officials are continuing to work on proposed revisions to codes that would allow short-term vacation rental properties in more parts of the city, as well as set requirements and the application process for permitting.

Cleveland officials are continuing to work on proposed revisions to codes that would allow short-term vacation rental properties in more parts of the city, as well as set requirements and the application process for permitting.

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Cleveland reviews draft ordinance for regulating short-term rental properties

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Cleveland officials are continuing to work on proposed revisions to codes that would allow short-term vacation rental properties in more parts of the city, as well as set requirements and the application process for permitting.
The school resource officers for the upcoming year are Jason Davis, Jess Edwards, Alicia Hopper, and Chris Casey. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The school resource officers for the upcoming year are Jason Davis, Jess Edwards, Alicia Hopper, and Chris Casey. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Meet the school resource officers

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
The upcoming school year is bringing some new, and returning, faces to White County campuses as school resource officers (SRO). This year, all SROs are White County Sheriff’s Office deputies and will be covering all six of the system’s schools.
White County Middle School’s Dawn Powell runs through a lineup of fellow teachers on her way to celebrate with WCMS Principal Nara Allen during festivities a the school system’s back to school pep rally Aug. 2. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Middle School’s Dawn Powell runs through a lineup of fellow teachers on her way to celebrate with WCMS Principal Nara Allen during festivities a the school system’s back to school pep rally Aug. 2. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County schools to welcome more than 4,100 students Friday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
It’s that time. Classes are scheduled to resume Friday, Aug. 6, for 4,123 White County School System students.
White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard spoke at a July 29 meeting to say Critical Race Theory is not taught in the school system. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard spoke at a July 29 meeting to say Critical Race Theory is not taught in the school system. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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BOE members: Critical Race Theory not part of curriculum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
White County Board of Education members pushed back last week against allegations that a critical race theory agenda is being promoted in schools.
The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting.

The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting.

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Helen raises police base pay by 10%

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting. Commissioner Steve Fowler had expressed concern during a July 20 meeting about the police department being short-staffed.
The White County Board of Education plans to vote Thursday on lowering its millage rate.

The White County Board of Education plans to vote Thursday on lowering its millage rate.

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BOE plans to lower millage rate

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The White County Board of Education plans to vote Thursday on lowering its millage rate. Finance Director Julie Dorsey told school board members at their July 27 meeting that they will be able to rollback the millage for this year from the current 17.
Cast members David McNeill White, who is also the director, Karen Loos, Liat Faver, Jack Molnar, Daniel White and Katie White all stand around the time machine that is featured. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cast members David McNeill White, who is also the director, Karen Loos, Liat Faver, Jack Molnar, Daniel White and Katie White all stand around the time machine that is featured. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

‘It’s About Time!’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Have you wanted to travel back in time? Well you can when you see the performance of It’s About Time! at the Sautee Nacoochee Center this month. This play by Emory Jones is based on his book Zipping Through Georgia … On a Goat-Powered Time Machine with Ludlow Porch and a Parrot Named Pete.
TMU President Dr. Emir Caner speaks at a July 23 anniversary event. (Photo/Wayne Hardy

TMU President Dr. Emir Caner speaks at a July 23 anniversary event. (Photo/Wayne Hardy

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TMU celebrates past and path ahead

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The history of Truett McConnell University grew from a prayerful vision that has grown into a mission to foster academic and spiritual growth among its students.
Taxpayers shared their thoughts on the White County Board of Commissioners’ proposed millage rate during a pair of public hearings and presentations held the morning and evening of July 26.

Taxpayers shared their thoughts on the White County Board of Commissioners’ proposed millage rate during a pair of public hearings and presentations held the morning and evening of July 26.

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Residents speak out on millage rate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Taxpayers shared their thoughts on the White County Board of Commissioners’ proposed millage rate during a pair of public hearings and presentations held the morning and evening of July 26. The county is proposing to keep its millage rate at 10.