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Jury acquits Pate of murder

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 15, 2019
A Cleveland man has been acquitted on murder charges from a 2018 shooting death. A jury in White County Superior Court returned not guilty verdicts on malice murder and felony murder charges against 62-year-old Ronnie Pate on Friday, Aug. 2, following a weeklong trial.
Cinnamon Spurlock

Cinnamon Spurlock

Who’s ready to run?

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Five seats between the Cleveland City Council and Helen City Commission are up for election this year – and most of the incumbents have indicated they will run for another term. Qualifying periods for both cities will open Monday, Aug. 19.
Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table and Tavern and member of DCMA, spoke to the City of Cleveland council about DCMA and their goal for the future of Cleveland. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table and Tavern and member of DCMA, spoke to the City of Cleveland council about DCMA and their goal for the future of Cleveland. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Merchants’ group seeks city support

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Representatives from the Downtown Cleveland Merchants Alliance made a public plea for support at the Cleveland City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Authorities rescue injured hiker on Mount Yonah

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Authorities rescued an injured female hiker on the top of Mount Yonah on Tuesday, Aug. 13. White County firefighters, EMS and the Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute Fire Brigade responded to the report of the injured hiker around 3 p.m., according to a statement from White County Public Safety.
A house on Phillips Drive was struck by lighting during the storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The photo of the house was taken on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Submitted photo)

A house on Phillips Drive was struck by lighting during the storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The photo of the house was taken on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Submitted photo)

Tuesday night storm damages two houses

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
A tree falling on a house and a separate residential fire are being attributed to a late evening storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. White County firefighters responded to a report of a tree falling on a home on Independent Drive in southern White County around 10:30 p.m.
Elena

Elena

Pets of the Week: Aug. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 12 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Lana is a sweet female Tortie 7 months old. Lana and her sister Lois love to play and be held.
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Scam targeting Habersham EMC members

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Habersham EMC is warning customers about a scam. The electric company said in a press release that customers are receiving phone calls stating their power is going to be disconnected unless they make a payment over the phone or all a number that is provided.
An example of art that will be at the Art Off the Wall event.

An example of art that will be at the Art Off the Wall event.

Art Off the Wall fundraiser is Aug. 16

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
An evening to support the arts in Helen – and a chance to take home a variety of original artwork – is a week away. The Art Off the Wall fundraiser dinner for the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, will be held at Helen’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conference Center on Friday, Aug. 16.
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Helen, county formally approve millage rates

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
The City of Helen was the only entity to approve rolling back their millage rate for fiscal year 2019-2020 on Thursday, July 18. The commissioners approved the rollback rate of 5.768 from 6.118, which was a decrease of about 5.7 percent.