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Sheriff's Office investigating shooting death

Sheriff's Office investigating shooting death

Sheriff's Office investigating shooting death

News Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday morning. Deputies responded to a domestic call around 4:50 a.m. on July 20 on Boco Hills Road in Sautee Nacoochee.
One person has been charged after hitting an Exxon Gas Station sign on Wednesday, July 14. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

One person has been charged after hitting an Exxon Gas Station sign on Wednesday, July 14. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

One charged in July 14 wreck

Stephanie Hill
Monday, July 19, 2021
A driver has been charged after his vehicle hit an Exxon gas station sign on July 14. According to Georgia State Patrol, James Mack Garrett, 46, of Cleveland, was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer northbound on U.S. 129 just south of Underwood Farm Road, when the vehicle went off the road to the right.

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Mays appointed to fill seat on county elections board

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Mike Mays has been chosen to fill a vacancy on the White County Board of Elections and Registration. Mays’ appointment was approved by the White County Board of Commissioners during a July 13 called meeting. He will fill the remainder of a four-year term that expires Dec. 31, 2024.
Alan NeSmith

Alan NeSmith

CNI announces new corporate leadership

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
After 32 years of guiding Community Newspapers Inc. (CNI), co-owners Tom Wood and Dink NeSmith are turning over the corporate leadership to new co-chief executive officers. Effective July 8, longtime chief financial officer (CFO) and vice president Mark Major will replace NeSmith as president.
With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

Governments propose millage rates

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes. The White County Board of Education and cities of Cleveland and Helen are advertising rollbacks of their millage rates.
The city of Cleveland and White County Water Authority both make contributions to a capital reserve account used for improvements to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The city of Cleveland and White County Water Authority both make contributions to a capital reserve account used for improvements to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Water plant contributions still unsettled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The city of Cleveland and White County Water Authority have disagreed on a proposal to increase their contributions to a capital reserve account used for upkeep on the Turner Creek water treatment plant, and the WCWA now believes a higher amount has been established by an existing document.
The White County Board of Commissioners is searching for a new division chief to coordinate local emergency management duties.

The White County Board of Commissioners is searching for a new division chief to coordinate local emergency management duties.

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County seeks to fill new division chief position for emergency management

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners is searching for a new division chief to coordinate local emergency management duties. The county is currently advertising the new full-time position, which was included as part of the county’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget that began July 1.
County sales tax revenues continue to show a significant jump over the same time last year, according to a financial status report for May 2021, presented at the June 28 White County Board of Commissioners meeting.

County sales tax revenues continue to show a significant jump over the same time last year, according to a financial status report for May 2021, presented at the June 28 White County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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County sales tax collection rises from previous year

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 8, 2021
County sales tax revenues continue to show a significant jump over the same time last year, according to a financial status report for May 2021, presented at the June 28 White County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen are set to begin July 11. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen are set to begin July 11. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Ridge Road repair to begin soon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen are set to begin July 12. The road, which runs from Ga. 75 Alternate to Escowee Drive, was damaged during storms in March. A portion of it was originally closed due to the road washing out on top of a hill near Escowee Drive.