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Will Garrett

Will Garrett

Garrett joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Will Garrett says his experience has prepared him to serve as White County sheriff and take on the responsibilities of serving the community. Garrett, 39, recently told the White County News he plans to qualify for the 2020 sheriff’s race as a Republican.
Knight

Knight

Pets of the Week: Oct. 21

News Staff
Monday, October 21, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Oct. 21 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Knight is a 2-year-old male Chow mix. He is the sweetest. We know chows have a bad rep, but this guy seems to be nothing but love.
News Update

News Update

TMU holding active shooter drill

News Staff
Friday, October 18, 2019
Truett McConnell University will be holding an active shooter drill Friday, Oct. 18. The exercise is expected to run from around 1-3 p.m. A sign will be posted notifying those passing by the campus that the activity is a drill and not an actual emergency.
Area affected by boil water notice

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

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.
News update

News update

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.

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.

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)

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

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.