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Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Rocking into retirement

For many years, Bradley Greene and Charlie Thomas have been a familiar presence to people stopping by Nix Furniture & Hardware looking to buy tools, chairs – or catch up on county happenings. But that will be changing.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

Wait continues for additional vaccine

by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.
More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.

More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.

Helen eyes unpaid tax from rentals

More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax. During the Jan.
There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Authorities respond to residential fire on Thursday

There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. According to a statement on the incident from White Count Public Safety, at 12:12 p.m.
County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.

County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.

County sales tax collections continue strong showing

County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.
Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection.

Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection.

City council election scheduled

Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection. Council members at their Jan. 11 meeting approved a resolution setting the election for the Ward 3 and Ward 4 seats for Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cleveland police say a man was injured after reportedly shooting himself in the leg on accident at Freedom Park on Jan. 6.

Cleveland police say a man was injured after reportedly shooting himself in the leg on accident at Freedom Park on Jan. 6.

Man injured after accidentally shooting himself at Freedom Park

Cleveland police say a man was injured after reportedly shooting himself in the leg on accident at Freedom Park on Jan. 6. Officers were dispatched to the park at 3:35 p.m. in reference to a man, identified as Seth Herrin, 44, of Cornelia, who had been shot in the leg, said CPD Lt. Donna Sims.
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Your artwork could win $100 and a magazine cover

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize. Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
The White County Health Department held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the county administration building Friday, Jan. 8, for healthcare workers, first responders, firefighters and law enforcement. Shown from left are White County Public Safety Director David Murphy getting a COVID-19 vaccine from White County Health Department Nurse Manager Cindy King and White County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Albino getting one from Health Department nurse Rebekah Withrow. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The White County Health Department held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the county administration building Friday, Jan. 8, for healthcare workers, first responders, firefighters and law enforcement. Shown from left are White County Public Safety Director David Murphy getting a COVID-19 vaccine from White County Health Department Nurse Manager Cindy King and White County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Albino getting one from Health Department nurse Rebekah Withrow. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Patience urged as more await chance for vaccine

Many COVID-19 vaccine providers continue to be flooded with appointment requests, with some health departments’ phone and online registration systems being overwhelmed.