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After losing a competition to Mossy Creek Elementary School, Tesnatee Gap Elementary School principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan had to kiss a pig last week. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

After losing a competition to Mossy Creek Elementary School, Tesnatee Gap Elementary School principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan had to kiss a pig last week. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Nov. 14 issue of the White County News

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Headlines in the Nov. 14 issue of the White County News: 'It's very heartbreaking' Development Authority moves on TMU bonds Cleveland approves change for townhome development  WCHS moving down to AAA Mountain Football League - Super Bowl III Check out our classifieds.
The Gateway Theatre Company will perform Shrek the Musical Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 at White County High School.

The Gateway Theatre Company will perform Shrek the Musical Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 at White County High School.

Shrek the Musical comes to WCHS

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Gateway Theatre Company will perform Shrek the Musical Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 at White County High School. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. every performance, except for Saturday, Dec. 7, when it is at 2:30 p.m. For tickets, visit gatewaytheatre.ludus.com.
The United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees has returned for 2019 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, beginning Nov. 13 and lasting through Dec. 6.

The United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees has returned for 2019 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, beginning Nov. 13 and lasting through Dec. 6.

United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees now open for viewing, bidding at Unicoi Lodge

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
The United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees has returned for 2019 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, beginning Nov. 13 and lasting through Dec. 6. This year will feature a free Festival of Lights reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, open house this week related to historic preservation planning.

A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, open house this week related to historic preservation planning.

Historic overlay open house set for Nov. 14

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, open house this week related to historic preservation planning. The public discussion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Union Grove Campground (301 Amen Drive, Building 400, in Cleveland).
Horse carriage companies in Helen will have more time to find a new staging area, after the Helen City Commission pushed back the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020 to Jan. 21.

Horse carriage companies in Helen will have more time to find a new staging area, after the Helen City Commission pushed back the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020 to Jan. 21.

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Helen horse carriage businesses get extension to relocate staging areas

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Horse carriage companies in Helen will have more time to find a new staging area, after the Helen City Commission pushed back the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020 to Jan. 21. The decision comes after Alpine Carriage Company owner Chris Seymour asked commissioners at their Nov.
The White County Development Authority has taken another step toward issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds requested by Truett McConnell University.

The White County Development Authority has taken another step toward issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds requested by Truett McConnell University.

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Development Authority moves on TMU bonds

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The White County Development Authority has taken another step toward issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds requested by Truett McConnell University. The Authority approved a resolution at its Nov. 12 meeting setting maximums and general terms for the bond issuance.
The Helen City Commission is proceeding with purchasing almost 5.5 acres for $192,000 for future development.

The Helen City Commission is proceeding with purchasing almost 5.5 acres for $192,000 for future development.

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Helen to buy land for ‘future development’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Helen City Commission is proceeding with purchasing almost 5.5 acres for $192,000 for future development. At a Tuesday, Nov. 12, meeting, commissioners approved entering into a contract to purchase two tracts of land, pending a due diligence period.
Firefighters worked for several hours on Sunday, Nov. 10, to extinguish the fire that broke out that morning at JW Reeds Tavern. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Firefighters worked for several hours on Sunday, Nov. 10, to extinguish the fire that broke out that morning at JW Reeds Tavern. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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‘It’s very heartbreaking’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The future of a longtime Cleveland establishment is uncertain after a Sunday morning fire destroyed JW Reeds Tavern on Nov. 10. Ed Ward, who owns the business with his wife Regina, told the White County News on Nov. 12 that they haven’t decided what the next steps will be or if they’ll rebuild.
This image shows a typical style of the townhomes proposed for a Planned Unit Development on 1.7 acres on Jackson Street in Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

This image shows a typical style of the townhomes proposed for a Planned Unit Development on 1.7 acres on Jackson Street in Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

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Cleveland approves change for townhome development

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Cleveland City Council has approved rezoning that clears the way for new housing. The request by Be Squared LLC to change 1.7 acres it owns at 189 Jackson Heights from residential mobile home use to Planned Unit Development (PUD) was presented at the council’s Tuesday, Nov. 12, meeting.
Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at McDonald's in Cleveland approximately earlier this evening. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at McDonald's in Cleveland approximately earlier this evening. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Firefighters respond to minor incident at McDonald's

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at McDonald's in Cleveland earlier this evening. Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt said it appears that there was a malfunction with a heat and air unit on the roof.