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Pictured from left, are volunteers Kathy Godfrey, Virginia Edwards, Debbie Spitzer (store manager), Karen Degges and Susan Alexander at Rescue Re-Tail, a new thrift store benefitting the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured from left, are volunteers Kathy Godfrey, Virginia Edwards, Debbie Spitzer (store manager), Karen Degges and Susan Alexander at Rescue Re-Tail, a new thrift store benefitting the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Rescue Re-Tail store set to aid animals

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
A new thrift store in White County is all about the animals. Rescue Re-Tail, which benefits the Charles Smithgall Humane Society, opened Thursday, Aug. 13. The store emerged after the organization was unable to hold its yearly yard sale fundraiser because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of Cleveland will be joining other Georgia municipalities in receiving COVID-19 grant funding through the CARES Act.

The city of Cleveland will be joining other Georgia municipalities in receiving COVID-19 grant funding through the CARES Act.

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Cleveland approves COVID-19 relief funding

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The city of Cleveland will be joining other Georgia municipalities in receiving COVID-19 grant funding through the CARES Act. Approval of the resolution came during a called meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, after the Cleveland City Council previously tabled the topic for further study.

Mountain Traveler cover photo contest now underway

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2020
With colorful leaves and breathtaking scenery, fall in the Northeast Georgia mountains is the most beautiful time of year. If you have a photograph that represents this beauty, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s fall 2020 edition.
Glenda Taylor

Glenda Taylor

Community remembers Glenda Taylor

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Glenda Taylor is being remembered for her dedication to others, both as business owner and as a friend with a servant’s heart who gave back to the community. Taylor, the owner of Glenda’s restaurant, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, at age 66.
Business of the Year - Cleveland Academy

Business of the Year - Cleveland Academy

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Difference-makers get their due

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The White County Chamber of Commerce celebrated people and businesses making a difference in the community during its annual meeting and awards program on Aug. 19.
J.T. Head on his first solo flight in July at 8 years old. (Photo courtesy Tarp Head)

J.T. Head on his first solo flight in July at 8 years old. (Photo courtesy Tarp Head)

RECORD BREAKER

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
He’s years away from being able to have a pilot’s license, but J.T. Head III recently earned a flight record to his name at 8 years old.
There have been 413 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 413 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

Eighth COVID related death reported in White County

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2020
There have been 413 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 66 hospitalizations and eight deaths attributed to COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, White County School System provided a COVID-19 update.

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, White County School System provided a COVID-19 update.

WCSS provides COVID update, reports three positive cases

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, White County School System provided a COVID-19 update. In the information released, it said out of the 3,707 students enrolled, two have reported positive COVID-19 test results. There are 15 students quarantined for possible exposure.
There have been 400 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 17, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 400 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 17, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 400

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
There have been 400 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 17, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 65 hospitalizations and seven deaths attributed to COVID-19.