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The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary at Gun Commanders on June 2.

The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary at Gun Commanders on June 2.

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WCSO investigating attempted burglary

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary at Gun Commanders on June 2. A stolen vehicle that was used in the incident and has been recovered, according to White County Sheriff’s office Capt.
Carlos Anthony Martinez

Carlos Anthony Martinez

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Cleveland man accused of child molestation

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
An 18-year-old Cleveland man has been arrested on a child molestation charge. The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to Habersham Medical Center Feb. 1 regarding a report of sexual assault said to have happened in White County, according to White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Clay Hammond.
As work progressed on upgrading the city of Cleveland’s water line along Old Blairsville Road, the need for additional repair was discovered.

As work progressed on upgrading the city of Cleveland’s water line along Old Blairsville Road, the need for additional repair was discovered.

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More repairs needed on Old Blairsville city water line

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 4, 2020
As work progressed on upgrading the city of Cleveland’s water line along Old Blairsville Road, the need for additional repair was discovered.
The city of Cleveland’s proposed budget would see a slight increase in some department, but that is expected to be offset by spending reductions in others.

The city of Cleveland’s proposed budget would see a slight increase in some department, but that is expected to be offset by spending reductions in others.

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Cleveland projects slight rise in budget

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The city of Cleveland’s proposed budget would see a slight increase in some department, but that is expected to be offset by spending reductions in others. City Council members approved the first consideration of the FY20-21 budget at a hearing on Monday, June 1.
White County voters have already been busy with greater participation than usual in absentee balloting, as well as taking part in early in-person voting, which continues through this Friday, June 5. (File photo/Stephanie HIll)

White County voters have already been busy with greater participation than usual in absentee balloting, as well as taking part in early in-person voting, which continues through this Friday, June 5. (File photo/Stephanie HIll)

DECISION DAY FOR VOTERS

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 4, 2020
After delays and confusion related to the COVID-19 pandemic, election day will finally arrive Tuesday, June 9. The unprecedented circumstances have actually led to two separate countywide elections being held at the same time, along with a pair of Cleveland special elections.
Unemployment rates also jumped throughout all 13 counties in the Georgia Mountains Region.

Unemployment rates also jumped throughout all 13 counties in the Georgia Mountains Region.

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Unemployment rate more than doubles

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 4, 2020
As anticipated, the COVID-19 pandemic walloped White County’s labor market, according to local data released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s preliminary unemployment rate was 10.7% in April, up from 3.5% in March.
This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election.

This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election.

Early voting ends this week

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election. Early voting for countywide primary elections began May 18 will continue until Friday, June 5, during normal weekday business hours at the Voter Registrar’s Office.
There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 103

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 21 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Adalyn

Adalyn

Pets of the week: June 1

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of June 1 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Adalyn is an 8-month-old female who is super sweet. Adalyn enjoys being petted, and lying in someone’s lap.