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

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

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.
When callers dial 911, they often need a quick response – but it’s all too common for poorly displayed street address numbers to delay public safety personnel in reaching the destination.

When callers dial 911, they often need a quick response – but it’s all too common for poorly displayed street address numbers to delay public safety personnel in reaching the destination.

How fast can HELP find you?

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 17, 2019
When callers dial 911, they often need a quick response – but it’s all too common for poorly displayed street address numbers to delay public safety personnel in reaching the destination.
Jeff Ash

Jeff Ash

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Helen hopefuls make case to voters

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Three candidates are vying for the two spots on the Helen City Commission: incumbents Jeff Ash and Cinnamon Spurlock, and former commissioner Fred Garmon. All three recently sat down for interviews with the White County News.
Collie

Collie

Pets of the Week: Oct. 14

News Staff
Monday, October 14, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Oct. 14 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Miss Bee is a female Chihuahua mix and is just a sweetheart. Miss Bee is a busy, busy Bee, loves to run and do the zoomies!
The homecoming court will be presented during halftime. The 2019 homecoming court is: Jacob Anderson, Clay Bolton, Nix Burkett, Jesse Thomas, Sean Wurtz, Naomi Crumley, Ellie Gearing, Sydney Palmer, Bella Ramey and Ansley Talafous. Miss Warrior is Rachel Brock. (Submitted photo)

The homecoming court will be presented during halftime. The 2019 homecoming court is: Jacob Anderson, Clay Bolton, Nix Burkett, Jesse Thomas, Sean Wurtz, Naomi Crumley, Ellie Gearing, Sydney Palmer, Bella Ramey and Ansley Talafous. Miss Warrior is Rachel Brock. (Submitted photo)

WCHS Homecoming Week: Oct. 14-19

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
Next week is homecoming week at White County High School, and the theme is “Lights, Camera, Warriors.” The homecoming parade will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m., and attendees are invited to line the street from Tesnatee Gap to White County High School.
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Early voting begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The early voting period for municipal elections in Cleveland and Helen begins next week. Advance balloting will be held from Monday, Oct. 14, through 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.
Kerri Davis

Kerri Davis

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‘Know that you can beat it’

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
When Kerri Davis’ breast cancer diagnosis was confirmed, her first thoughts were about her family. She answered that Oct. 17, 2018, phone call in the presence of her daughter, a senior basketball player at Piedmont College who had just undergone season-ending surgery.