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After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.

After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.

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NGHS, Anthem reach health care agreement

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
by Eric Pereira CNI News Service After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.
Don Ferguson

Don Ferguson

Ferguson to run for probate judge

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
White County attorney Don Ferguson has announced his plans to run for probate judge in 2020. Ferguson has been practicing law since 1993, all of that time being in White County.
A special election to select a new mayor will be Tuesday, March 24.

A special election to select a new mayor will be Tuesday, March 24.

New mayor to be elected in March

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Cleveland has set a special election to select a new mayor, following the recent resignation of Shan Ash. The special election will be Tuesday, March 24, as approved by the Cleveland City Council at its Monday, Jan. 6, meeting. Voting will take place that day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Unemployment in White County hit what appears to be one of its lowest rates in recent history, according to preliminary November figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

Unemployment in White County hit what appears to be one of its lowest rates in recent history, according to preliminary November figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

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Unemployment rate hits historic low

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Unemployment in White County hit what appears to be one of its lowest rates in recent history, according to preliminary November figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s 2% unemployment rate continued a downward trend through 2019, which began at 3.8%.
Peaches

Peaches

Pets of the Week: Jan. 6

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 6 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Julie is a 3-year-old spayed female Pitt mix. She appears to be good with other dogs, and loves people.
Authorities responded to a structure fire on Roller Rink Road in the early morning hours on Friday, Jan. 3. (Photo courtesy of White County Fire Services)

Authorities responded to a structure fire on Roller Rink Road in the early morning hours on Friday, Jan. 3. (Photo courtesy of White County Fire Services)

Authorities respond for early morning fire

Stephanie Hill
Friday, January 3, 2020
Firefighters battled a blaze at the former Silver Spur Skating Rink early Friday morning.  White County firefighters, with automatic aid from Cleveland and Lee Arrendale fire departments, responded to the commercial structure fire on Roller Rink Road at around 2 a.m. on Jan.
Members of the state Senate announced Saturday that a Monday morning (Dec. 30)  public hearing regarding the agreement between Anthem and Northeast Georgia Health System was cancelled as both parties appear to be finalizing the contract.

Members of the state Senate announced Saturday that a Monday morning (Dec. 30)  public hearing regarding the agreement between Anthem and Northeast Georgia Health System was cancelled as both parties appear to be finalizing the contract.

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Anthem, NGHS talks appear to progress

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
by Eric Pereira CNI News Service Members of the state Senate announced Saturday that a Monday morning (Dec. 30)  public hearing regarding the agreement between Anthem and Northeast Georgia Health System was cancelled as both parties appear to be finalizing the contract.
Community generosity helped the United Way of White County reach its 2020 fundraising goal of $85,000, which will be allocated to local organizations serving White County residents. Some of the United Way of White County board members shown at a fundraising goal banner are, from left, Wayne Hardy, Carl Free, Donald Harris, Mary Isbell, Paul Scott Abbot and Gene White.

Community generosity helped the United Way of White County reach its 2020 fundraising goal of $85,000, which will be allocated to local organizations serving White County residents. Some of the United Way of White County board members shown at a fundraising goal banner are, from left, Wayne Hardy, Carl Free, Donald Harris, Mary Isbell, Paul Scott Abbot and Gene White.

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United Way of White County campaign hits $85,000 mark

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 2, 2020
With plenty of backing from community supporters, the United Way of White County has reached its $85,000 fundraising goal for 2020. The successful campaign means the United Way of White County will be able to give $15,000 more to local service agencies than it did in 2019.