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The City of Cleveland deeded land for a new mixed use development.

The City of Cleveland deeded land for a new mixed use development.

Cleveland OKs free land for development

by Linda Erbele White County News The Cleveland city council, following an executive session during its meeting April 14, unanimously approved an agreement to convey a small plot of land off Donald E.
Children race to collect plastic eggs during the Friends of Unicoi State Park’s egg hunt last year. This year’s event will be held on Saturday. (File photo)

Children race to collect plastic eggs during the Friends of Unicoi State Park’s egg hunt last year. This year’s event will be held on Saturday. (File photo)

Local Easter events start this weekend

Staff reports There’s plenty of Easter fun for families to hop around to in White County over the next couple of weekends. Saturday, April 12 Unicoi State Park will have an East Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bottoms at Smith Creek.
Accreditation Manager Amber Donaldson demonstrates the scans that jailers examine to be sure an inmate hasn’t brought something into the jail. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Accreditation Manager Amber Donaldson demonstrates the scans that jailers examine to be sure an inmate hasn’t brought something into the jail. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

'A Game Changer'

by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County jail has recently acquired a TEK 84 scanner that helps jail personnel identify any kind of contraband that an arrested person may be bringing with them into jail. “It’s a game changer for the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff Rick Kelley said.
Terry Goodger asked county officials not to delay building a new library.  (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Terry Goodger asked county officials not to delay building a new library. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Supporters press for library funding

by Denise Etheridge White County News   Around 50 residents, some holding signs, pressed the White County Commission to move forward on starting construction on a new library in Cleveland. The group voiced their concerns during an April 7 commission meeting.
Construction has begun on the former Badcock Furniture store to turn it into the second location for Wood's Mercantile. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Construction has begun on the former Badcock Furniture store to turn it into the second location for Wood's Mercantile. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Wood remodeling former Badcock Furniture location

by Samantha Sinclair CNI News Service   A trusted name for quality furniture at an affordable price is coming to Cleveland this summer.
Jerry Grillo

Jerry Grillo

News introduces new editor/publisher

Staff reports   Regional Publisher Keith Barlow announced that Jerry Grillo, of Sautee Nacoochee, will step into the editor/publisher position at the White County News effective April 11. The name may sound familiar.
The Mauney home, built in 1894. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

The Mauney home, built in 1894. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

County to consider historic overlay

by Linda Erbele White County News   Rush and Sharon Mauney live in a house that was built in 1894. Over the years it has served as a residence, a boarding house and a youth center. In the 1930’s, White County had traveling judges, and they stayed in those rooms.
Clayton Adams, a community coordinator with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, speaks to local educators and community advocates about the necessity of quality child care during a March 21 Family Connections meeting at the White County School System administrative office. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Clayton Adams, a community coordinator with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, speaks to local educators and community advocates about the necessity of quality child care during a March 21 Family Connections meeting at the White County School System administrative office. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

State faces lack of quality child care providers

by Denise Etheridge White County News   Clayton Adams, a community coordinator with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, told educators and local community advocates last week that there are not enough quality child care providers to serve children under the age of 5 across...
Firefighters worked to keep the blaze from reaching the residential area of Grand View Drive, as flames came into the backyards of homes. (Photo/Basil Ray)

Firefighters worked to keep the blaze from reaching the residential area of Grand View Drive, as flames came into the backyards of homes. (Photo/Basil Ray)

Fires show severity of conditions

by Basil Ray White County News   White County Public Safety is urging all residents to refrain from any outdoor burning until further notice due to extremely dangerous fire conditions.
Woodlands Camp and Retreat Center Director and CEO John Estes stands beside one of two cabins nearing completion on the west side of the property off Old Blue Creek Road in Cleveland. (Photos/Denise Etheridge)

Woodlands Camp and Retreat Center Director and CEO John Estes stands beside one of two cabins nearing completion on the west side of the property off Old Blue Creek Road in Cleveland. (Photos/Denise Etheridge)

Development Authority aids camp

by Denise Etheridge White County News   I nvesting in future generations can come at a financial cost, as is the case with Woodlands Camp and Retreat Center.