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Area affected by boil water notice

Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff

Friday, October 18, 2019

UPDATE: The boil water notice has been lifted as of Saturday, Oct. 19, according to the City of Cleveland. The City of Cleveland issued a boil water notice Friday morning related to a 6-inch water main break.

Deena Schirmer

‘I was going to fight it’

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, October 17, 2019

In the midst of a battle with breast cancer, Deena Schirmer of Cleveland drew strength from those around her. Following what she says was a tumultuous divorce, Schirmer moved from Griffin to Cumming in 2010 to live with her parents, Bob and Deen Allen.

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Early voting underway for municipal elections

News Staff

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The early voting period for municipal elections in Cleveland and Helen is underway. Advance balloting will be held until Friday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Helen City Hall.

In honor of those veterans living in White County who have served, or those from White County currently in any branch of the Armed Forces, the White County News will publish a special salute to veterans on Thursday, Nov. 7. Readers are invited to submit a photo of a living veterans or active member of the U.S. military who is from White County.

Headlines in the Oct. 17 issue of the White County News

News Staff

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Headlines in the Oct. 17 issue of the White County News: Steps for a better world Fallen soldier chosen for hall of fame Helen hopefuls make case to voters Time for stretch run Block party WC runners set for region Check out our classifieds.

The Cleveland City Council is looking into options for the city fire department’s aerial ladder truck after it failed an inspection.

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Cleveland talks ladder truck options

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The Cleveland City Council is looking into options for the city fire department’s aerial ladder truck after it failed an inspection. Cracks on the ladder truck were found during the annual inspection and the vehicle was taken out of service, according to Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt.

Participants in a previous Walk for Freedom head along Helen Highway toward Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

Steps for a better world

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, October 17, 2019

A Walk for Freedom that aims to bring awareness to all forms of trafficking will be held in Cleveland on Saturday, Oct. 19.

News update

Annual veterans appreciation lunch set for Oct. 29

News Staff

Thursday, October 17, 2019

All White County and surrounding counties' veterans and active military, as well as their immediate adult family members or close personal friends, are invited to attend the 15th Annual Veterans' Luncheon to be held in their honor on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Mt.

The White County Board of Commissioners plans to put up more than a half-million dollars to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road.

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Westmoreland Road eyed for paving

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The White County Board of Commissioners plans to put up more than a half-million dollars to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road.

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Grand jury returns 40 indictments

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, October 17, 2019

by Stephanie Hill White County News The White County Grand Jury returned a total of 40 true bill indictments and one no bill on Monday, Oct. 7, and Tuesday, Oct. 8. A total of 51 people were indicted. Matthew Howard served as the foreperson, with Lee Alan Day at the assistant foreperson.

Jason Harkins

Fallen soldier chosen for hall of fame

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, October 17, 2019

An Army sergeant from Cleveland killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007 will be inducted posthumously into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame. Jason R. Harkins is among 15 honorees comprising the 2019 Hall of Fame class, recently released by retired Col.