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White County’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget will likely mirror much of the current budget, with additional costs related to higher premiums in its employee insurance plan.

White County’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget will likely mirror much of the current budget, with additional costs related to higher premiums in its employee insurance plan.

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County may vote on $24.7 million budget on Monday

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 11, 2020
White County’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget will likely mirror much of the current budget, with additional costs related to higher premiums in its employee insurance plan. The county held the first of two budget hearings on Monday, June 8, which detailed the roughly $24.7 million total budget.
The Helen City Commission approved the first consideration of its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Helen City Commission approved the first consideration of its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Helen budget kept same as pandemic clouds financials

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Helen City Commission approved the first consideration of its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitch Easley is among those who worry proposed state budget cuts will leave thousands living with a mental health diagnosis or substance abuse disorder without vital resources for recovery, and hope.

Mitch Easley is among those who worry proposed state budget cuts will leave thousands living with a mental health diagnosis or substance abuse disorder without vital resources for recovery, and hope.

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Proposed cuts raise concern about mental health resource

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Mitch Easley is among those who worry proposed state budget cuts will leave thousands living with a mental health diagnosis or substance abuse disorder without vital resources for recovery, and hope.
This concept art shows a look for a proposed Cleveland Municipal Complex at the site of the former Talon plant on Campbell Street.

This concept art shows a look for a proposed Cleveland Municipal Complex at the site of the former Talon plant on Campbell Street.

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Cleveland hears update on Talon building

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Cleveland City Council got a look at a design concept for a proposed Cleveland Municipal Complex, which will take the place of the old Talon manufacturing plant on Campbell Street.
Kelsey Wolff of Gainesville raises her fist as Devin Pandy asked everybody to take a knee for a moment of prayer during the rally for unity in Cleveland’s Freedom Park on June 3. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Kelsey Wolff of Gainesville raises her fist as Devin Pandy asked everybody to take a knee for a moment of prayer during the rally for unity in Cleveland’s Freedom Park on June 3. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Crowd gathers in call for love and justice

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 11, 2020
A rally for unity drew a peaceful crowd to Freedom Park on June 3 to take a knee in prayer and take a knee against injustice in protest of racial prejudice. “We are here because the world needs healing,” said Devin Pandy, one of the organizers.
Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Kelley wins sheriff, runoff for probate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 11, 2020
After an unprecedented 2020 election season reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, voters finally had their say in primary elections Tuesday, June 9.
White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland Election Coverage – June 9, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Updates are posted below for unofficial results for local contested races only in White County's General Primary, as well as the Cleveland special elections for mayor and the Ward 2 city council seat and a countywide ESPLOST referendum.
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 114

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Bella

Bella

Pets of the Week: June 8

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of June 8 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Bella is a 4-year-old female pit mix that couldn't be sweeter. Bella came in with a single puppy that left the shelter fast, and is now alone.
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 110

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.