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The Cleveland Police Department will join law enforcement agencies nationwide April 8-12, 2021, to remind drivers about the dangers and consequences of texting and distracted driving.

The Cleveland Police Department will join law enforcement agencies nationwide April 8-12, 2021, to remind drivers about the dangers and consequences of texting and distracted driving.

Drivers reminded of dangers of texting while driving

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department will join law enforcement agencies nationwide April 8-12, 2021, to remind drivers about the dangers and consequences of texting and distracted driving. This annual campaign is part of the U.S.
Judy Winski, left, and Melody Thomason prepare a meal to go during First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland’s inaugural First Lunch Day event on April 5. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Judy Winski, left, and Melody Thomason prepare a meal to go during First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland’s inaugural First Lunch Day event on April 5. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Ministry aims to feed the need through hot meals

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Members of First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland are reaching out to residents in need through a new program that serves up a hot meal, warm smiles and fellowship.
Stephen and Marilyn Martin, owners of Farmhouse Coffee, have been busy since opening a month ago. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Stephen and Marilyn Martin, owners of Farmhouse Coffee, have been busy since opening a month ago. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Savor the Flavor of Downtown

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Cleveland’s downtown square has been home to a variety of businesses over the years, but recent additions are making the heart of the city a destination for visitors seeking breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Elections, pandemic recovery and the echoes of last summer’s protests against police in Georgia dominated a 2021 legislative session marked by bitter divisions between Georgia’s political parties.

Elections, pandemic recovery and the echoes of last summer’s protests against police in Georgia dominated a 2021 legislative session marked by bitter divisions between Georgia’s political parties.

Elections, police and pandemic highlight work in legislature

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
by Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service Elections, pandemic recovery and the echoes of last summer’s protests against police in Georgia dominated a 2021 legislative session marked by bitter divisions between Georgia’s political parties.
The Cleveland City Council is seeking bids for street resurfacing, patching and striping.

The Cleveland City Council is seeking bids for street resurfacing, patching and striping.

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City seeks bids for road improvements

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Cleveland City Council is seeking bids for street resurfacing, patching and striping. The projects are part of the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) the city received in 2020 and 2021 from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
A two-vehicle accident on Monday, April 5, claimed the life of a Sautee Nacoochee man.

A two-vehicle accident on Monday, April 5, claimed the life of a Sautee Nacoochee man.

Sautee Nacoochee man dies in Monday accident

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
A two-vehicle accident on Monday, April 5, claimed the life of a Sautee Nacoochee man. Carl Leinenweber, 57, was driving a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle north on Ga. 75, while David Cratty, 38, also of Sautee Nacoochee, was in a 2016 Chevrolet Express van stopped on Ga.
There were no injuries reported in a Lotheridge Road residential fire on Thursday, April 1.

There were no injuries reported in a Lotheridge Road residential fire on Thursday, April 1.

No injuries reported in Thursday night residential fire

Stephanie Hill
Friday, April 2, 2021
There were no injuries reported in a Lothridge Road residential fire Thursday night. White County Fire Services, the Cleveland Fire Department and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade responded to the April 1 call around 11:30 p.m., said White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the past week.

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the past week.

DPH provides update on COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the past week. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s March 30 status report showed an average of three daily cases as of March 30, up from 1.7 on March 23. Recently figures include 1.4 on March 16 and 0.
White County’s fallen military service members were honored with a wreath placed at a memorial in Freedom Park during the program. Shown from left are Ed Hendricks, color guard member for the Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Cindy Grace, regent for the Tomochichi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Gary Hoyt, veterans committee chairman for the Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County’s fallen military service members were honored with a wreath placed at a memorial in Freedom Park during the program. Shown from left are Ed Hendricks, color guard member for the Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Cindy Grace, regent for the Tomochichi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Gary Hoyt, veterans committee chairman for the Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Vietnam War veterans honored at Freedom Park

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Community members gathered at Freedom Park in Cleveland on Saturday to honor Americans who served in the Vietnam War.
Community feedback will be sought on a proposed ordinance that would address properties deemed a public nuisance or health hazard in the county’s unincorporated areas.

Community feedback will be sought on a proposed ordinance that would address properties deemed a public nuisance or health hazard in the county’s unincorporated areas.

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County to seek input on nuisance ordinance

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Community feedback will be sought on a proposed ordinance that would address properties deemed a public nuisance or health hazard in the county’s unincorporated areas.