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List of potential Superior Court judges cut to three

Thursday, October 3, 2019

The state Judicial Nominating Commission has narrowed a field of potential candidates to fill a Superior Court judge vacancy to three, two of whom have local connections. The JNC announced the recommendations sent to Gov.

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Early voting for city elections starts Oct. 14

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections for Cleveland and Helen, with early voting starting the week after. There are several ways for residents to register, said White County Voter Registrar Lisa Manning.

Shown from left are WCHS industrial mechanics teacher Tim Mayo, Assistant Principal Angie Helton, Principal Mary Anne Collier, White County Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Gary VanWambeke (Freudenberg NOK vice president for Global Lead Center Transmission and Driveline Seals) and Wyman Hare, Cleveland plant manager for Freudenberg NOK. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Freudenberg-NOK secures grant for WCHS equipment

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, October 3, 2019

White County High School’s industrial maintenance program has received a boost from the Cleveland plant of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. Company representatives presented a check for $57,630 to the White County Board of Education at a media event at the high school on Thursday, Sept. 26.

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Anthem, NGHS contract expires

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

After months of negotiations, the contract between Northeast Georgia Health System and insurance provider Anthem expired Tuesday, Oct. 1, meaning many NGHS facilities are now out-of-network for Anthem customers.

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Authorities looking for driver of multi-county car chase

Stephanie Hill

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Authorities say they are looking for Christopher Fraizer, 31, of Cleveland, who is alleged to have led authorities in a multi-county car chase on Monday, Sept. 30. White County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a white Buick Sedan at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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Capt. Rick Kelley announces run for White County sheriff

Wayne Hardy

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

(An extended report will be included in the Oct. 3 issue of the White County News.) Capt. Rick Kelley of the White County Sheriff’s Office says he plans to run for sheriff in 2020.

Aries

Pets of the Week: Sept. 30

News Staff

Monday, September 30, 2019

Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 30 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Aries is a 2-year-old female retriever mix that is just beautiful.

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Public safety drill scheduled for Oct. 4 at White County High School

Stephanie Hill

Monday, September 30, 2019

If you see a lot of law enforcement at White County High School on Friday, Oct. 4, don’t panic – it’ll only be a drill. The White County School System, in conjunction with multiple public safety agencies, will be conducting an active intruder drill at WCHS from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Charges pending in fatal accident

Stephanie Hill

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Charges are pending in a fatal three-vehicle accident that occurred today that involved a 92-year-old Cleveland man. The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Alt. 75 at its intersection with John Head Road, according to Cpl Josh Hedden with Georgia State Patrol Post 6.

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Freudenberg NOK donates over $50,000 to WCHS industrial maintenance program

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

White County High School's industrial maintenance program has received a boost from the Cleveland plant of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. Company representatives presented a check for $57,630 to the White County Board of Education on Thursday, Sept. 26.