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Jack P. Nix Elementary School first-grade teacher Teresa Beckman (from left) speaks with students Brooklyn Moss and Brelyn Austin Dec. 3 during an assignment about needs and wants. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Jack P. Nix Elementary School first-grade teacher Teresa Beckman (from left) speaks with students Brooklyn Moss and Brelyn Austin Dec. 3 during an assignment about needs and wants. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Jack P. Nix Elementary recognized again as Title I Distinguished School

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 5, 2019
For the 14th year, Jack P. Nix Elementary School has been named a Title I Distinguished School with its latest honor for 2019-2020.
The White County Board of Commissioners has designated $86,500 for renovations to offices in the Allen L. Mauney Sr. building, which will include expanding room for the elections department.

The White County Board of Commissioners has designated $86,500 for renovations to offices in the Allen L. Mauney Sr. building, which will include expanding room for the elections department.

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Funds OK’d to expand election offices

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners has designated $86,500 for renovations to offices in the Allen L. Mauney Sr. building, which will include expanding room for the elections department. Commissioners approved the amount at a Monday, Dec. 2, meeting.
Mike Melton

Mike Melton

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Search on for next county manager

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners has begun the search for a successor to County Manager Mike Melton, who will be retiring next year. Melton has held the position since 2012. He says the timing is right, as he’ll be 66 when his last day on the job arrives April 30, 2020.
County Commissioners – from left, Terry Goodger, Craig Bryant, Travis Turner and Lyn Holcomb – discuss the outline for establishing a Board of Elections and Registration. Commissioner Edwin Nix was absent. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

County Commissioners – from left, Terry Goodger, Craig Bryant, Travis Turner and Lyn Holcomb – discuss the outline for establishing a Board of Elections and Registration. Commissioner Edwin Nix was absent. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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County to establish elections board

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners plans to change how county elections are managed beginning in 2021. Commissioners approved a resolution Dec.
Rhonda

Rhonda

Pets of the Week: Dec. 2

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Dec. 2 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Rhonna is a 6-month-old female lab, who is great. Rhonna loves people and attention, and we’re working on her manners.
Noelle Holland, a White County High School science teacher, was named the system wide teacher of the year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Noelle Holland, a White County High School science teacher, was named the system wide teacher of the year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Nov. 27 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Headlines in the Nov. 27 issue of the White County News: Census Bureau needs to hire 175 people in White County Light up the village  'Be Rick in good deeds' Gaffney, Rodriguez pick up AAC honors Campbell signs with Young Harris  Check out our classifieds.
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold three recruiting sessions on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as part of its current effort to hire staff for the 2020 Census.

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold three recruiting sessions on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as part of its current effort to hire staff for the 2020 Census.

Census Bureau needs to hire 175 people in White County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold three recruiting sessions on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as part of its current effort to hire staff for the 2020 Census. Starting pay for the temporary Census taker positions is $17 an hour plus 58 cents a mile for mileage reimbursement.
Justin Folds

Justin Folds

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Charges announced for Folds

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Charges have been announced against the driver accused of leading authorities on a multi-county car chase last week. According to the jail records for the Union County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Nov.
Walter Joey Drew

Walter Joey Drew

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Cleveland man charged with stalking, aggravated assault

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
A Cleveland man has been arrested for allegedly stalking a person he knew. Walter Joey Drew, 37, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 21, on charges of aggravated assault, two counts of stalking (second or subsequent conviction), and terroristic threats and acts.
The Lighting of the Village will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, in downtown Helen. (File photo)

The Lighting of the Village will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, in downtown Helen. (File photo)

Light up the village

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
It’s almost time for the kickoff to the Christmas season in Alpine Helen with the annual Lighting of the Village. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. in the marketplatz in downtown Helen, rain or shine.