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The White County Water Authority and Cleveland City Council will have to resolve a difference in opinion on contributions made to a capital reserve account, with costly improvements expected in the near future for a water treatment plant that serves both.

The White County Water Authority and Cleveland City Council will have to resolve a difference in opinion on contributions made to a capital reserve account, with costly improvements expected in the near future for a water treatment plant that serves both.

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Water Authority, city disagree on contributions to reserve account

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The White County Water Authority and Cleveland City Council will have to resolve a difference in opinion on contributions made to a capital reserve account, with costly improvements expected in the near future for a water treatment plant that serves both.
The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. (File photo)

The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. (File photo)

Child Safety Seat checks scheduled

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. The public is invited to visit the CPD to have personnel inspect and advise about correct safety seat sizes for children and ensure that units are properly secured.
White County News

White County News

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School board holds first of two budget hearings

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The White County Board of Education held its first of two budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022 on May 27. There were no changes from the tentative budget board members approved at the April 29 school board meeting.
Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Hot air balloon showcase returns to Helen

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival has arrived, scheduled for June 3-5. “We’re just really excited to be able to put on a beautiful show for people,” said event organizer Catherine Cleiman.
White County News

White County News

Hall County wreck claims life of Cleveland woman, two others

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A Cleveland woman was among three people who died in a Sunday crash in Hall County. The two-vehicle wreck happened on Ga. 365 just south of Kubota Way around 12:10 a.m. on May 30, according to information released June 1 by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
White County News

White County News

Pedestrian dies after being hit on Helen Highway

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A Gainesville woman died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Ga. 75 (Helen Highway) near Tom Bell Road on May 29. Rosa Alba Perez, 63, was heading east on the highway, not in a crosswalk, when she was hit by a northbound 2002 Nissan Frontier, according to a report from Cpl. B.D.
The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate Friday, May 28, at 9 p.m.

The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate Friday, May 28, at 9 p.m.

Friday's WCHS graduation delayed an hour due to weather

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
The start of White County High School's graduation May 28 has been delayed an hour due to impending inclement weather, according to a Friday afternoon announcement. The event will now begin at 9 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 8 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 7 p.m.
The Hayloft Restaurant and Bar will not appeal a recent citation from the city of Helen, though the owner says the establishment isn’t “out of control” and notes new operational procedures have already been implemented.

The Hayloft Restaurant and Bar will not appeal a recent citation from the city of Helen, though the owner says the establishment isn’t “out of control” and notes new operational procedures have already been implemented.

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Helen business doesn’t plan to appeal city’s citation; owner responds to officials’ claims

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Hayloft Restaurant and Bar will not appeal a recent citation from the city of Helen, though the owner says the establishment isn’t “out of control” and notes new operational procedures have already been implemented.
White County continues to see good numbers in regards to the coronavirus.

White County continues to see good numbers in regards to the coronavirus.

COVID cases continue steady trend in White County

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
White County continues to see good numbers in regards to the coronavirus. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases slightly increased after a decrease last week. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s May 25 status report showed the average at 1.