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Authorities responded to a report of a residential fire on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Authorities responded to a report of a residential fire on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Authorities respond to Tuesday night residential fire

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Emergency personnel responded to a report of a residential fire on Tuesday, Sept. 22. A call came in around 7 p.m. about a kitchen fire at a residence on Ga. 255 North that the fire was started from grease while somebody was cooking, according to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.
There have been 727 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 21, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 727 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 21, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 727

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
There have been 727 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 21, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 92 hospitalizations and 18 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Habersham EMC announced that it has been notified that some members have received telephone calls stating they have won, or could be eligible to win, a Life Protect system.
Two people are dead following a residential fire on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. (Submitted photo)

Two people are dead following a residential fire on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. (Submitted photo)

Two dead after residential fire

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Two people are dead following a residential fire on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. A caller contacted White County 911 around 2:49 a.m. about a mobile home fire on Autumnwood Way, just off Westmoreland Road.
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Noodle

Pets of the Week: Sept. 21

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 21 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Sundae is a one-year-old female Calico who loves people. Sundae would be happiest as an only cat with a lap to lie in!
The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (File photo)

The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (File photo)

Agri-Fest set for Sept. 26 throughout Freedom Park

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. Guests will have a chance to shop locally grown produce and a variety of vendors offering baked goods, crafts and more.
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. The shop, Farmhouse Coffee, will be located on the square where Nadine's was previously. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. The shop, Farmhouse Coffee, will be located on the square where Nadine's was previously. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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City Council approves rental space for new coffee shop in downtown Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. During a Sept. 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved renting a former police sub-precinct to Stephen Martin for a coffee business.
Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted.

Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted.

Georgia’s Census response rate among lowest in nation as deadline nears

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted. Residents yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond online, by phone or by mail.
Mark Ivester

Mark Ivester

Ivester dies after illness

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
by Matthew Osborne CNI News Service Dr. Mark Ivester, the beloved president of North Georgia Technical College, died late Saturday night due to complications from COVID-19. He was 57.
White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.

White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.

Active election ahead

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.