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Shoemaker named new Cleveland police chief

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
by Stephanie Hill White County News   Jeffrey Shoemaker will be the Cleveland Police Department’s new chief. The Cleveland City Council voted 3-1 to hire Shoemaker at a Jan. 25 called meeting to consider selecting a police chief. He was among three finalists named Jan. 11, along with CPD Maj.
As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.

As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.

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Elections Board expected to study voting precinct consolidation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 28, 2021
As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

Cleveland appoints new police chief

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In a 3 to 1 vote, the Cleveland City Council approved the appointment of Jeffrey Shoemaker, of White County, as the new Cleveland Police Chief during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 25. Shoemaker is currently employed with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
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Pets of the Week: Jan. 25

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 25, from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Whitney is a female pit/mix and is approximately 4 years old. A dog does not get any sweeter than Whitney, and she has done great with all other dogs.
In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fasching fun coming to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
It’s almost Mardi Gras, which means it’ll soon be Fasching time in Helen. Kicking off the celebration will be the 5th Annual Helen Hüttengaudi Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt on Jan. 29-30 hosted by the Faschingsverein Helen group.
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)

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Rocking into retirement

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
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

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 21, 2021
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.

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Helen eyes unpaid tax from rentals

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.
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.

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County sales tax collections continue strong showing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 14, 2021
County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.