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One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Thursday, May 6.

One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Thursday, May 6.

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One hurt after being ejected from vehicle

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Thursday, May 6. According to Georgia State Patrol, a 1989 Jeep Wrangler driven by Calvin Brand, 28, of Sautee Nacoochee, was heading south on Albert Reid Road around 7:35 a.m.
Jose Cabrera-Lopez

Jose Cabrera-Lopez

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Single-vehicle accident results in DUI charge

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
One person has been charged following a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 129 North on Saturday, May 8. According to a White County Sheriff’s Office accident report, Jose Cabrera-Lopez, 41, of Hiawassee, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on U.S. 129 North.
One person was seriously injured in a wreck on Friday, May 7, on Ga. 75 and Tray Mountain Road.

One person was seriously injured in a wreck on Friday, May 7, on Ga. 75 and Tray Mountain Road.

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Driver seriously injured in crash

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
One person was seriously injured in a wreck on Friday, May 7, on Ga. 75 and Tray Mountain Road. Julie McCleese, 56, of Clarkesville, was driving a 2019 Hyundai on Ga. 75 when she failed to maintain her lane and crossed the centerline, according to the Georgia State Patrol accident report.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.

Room to grow in local vaccine rate

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.
Resident Ridley Kinsey addresses officials during a public comment hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen. Community input is still being sought through a survey. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Resident Ridley Kinsey addresses officials during a public comment hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen. Community input is still being sought through a survey. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Speaking up for the community’s future

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Residents and elected officials spoke at a May 11 public hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen, but those who were not present have a little more time to give their input through a community survey.
Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.

Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.

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Leak detection to save city thousands per month in losses

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead in the search for the next county manager.

The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead in the search for the next county manager.

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County manager search begins

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead in the search for the next county manager. The county has begun advertising the position with the current county manager, Jason Cobb, set to depart June 25 to pursue a private business opportunity.
White County Board of Elections and Registration has presented a draft of its proposed regulations and by-laws for review ahead of a possible vote next month.

White County Board of Elections and Registration has presented a draft of its proposed regulations and by-laws for review ahead of a possible vote next month.

Elections board drafts by-laws

News Staff
Friday, May 7, 2021
White County Board of Elections and Registration has presented a draft of its proposed regulations and by-laws for review ahead of a possible vote next month. Board members have discussed the framework since they officially assumed their role overseeing county election operations in January.
Rachel Anne Godfrey, Harper Murphey, and Audrey Whitaker took home 2nd place in book battle. (Submitted photo)

Rachel Anne Godfrey, Harper Murphey, and Audrey Whitaker took home 2nd place in book battle. (Submitted photo)

MCES Beta Club wins several state convention awards

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The Mossy Creek Elementary School Beta Club has some new hardware. Members recently competed in the virtual state competition, said Detecia Oosthuizen, club sponsor. Students entered 21 categories, capturing honors in seven of them, including first place in color photography.
The White County School System is adding a coordinator to oversee its digital distance-learning (DDL) program.

The White County School System is adding a coordinator to oversee its digital distance-learning (DDL) program.

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School system to get new digital learning coordinator

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The White County School System is adding a coordinator to oversee its digital distance-learning (DDL) program. The White County Board of Education voted to create the alternative grade coach/DDL position at its April 29 meeting.