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White County School System bus driver, Jack Haas, alongside the transportation department, organized a “Help Stuff the Bus” school supply drive. If you would like to donate, please stop by the bus in the Wal-Mart parking lot between now and Monday, Aug. 5. Pictured are superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, transportation director Darren Sledge, and assistant superintendent Scott Justus.

White County School System bus driver, Jack Haas, alongside the transportation department, organized a “Help Stuff the Bus” school supply drive. If you would like to donate, please stop by the bus in the Wal-Mart parking lot between now and Monday, Aug. 5. Pictured are superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, transportation director Darren Sledge, and assistant superintendent Scott Justus.

Can you help stuff the bus?

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2019
White County School System bus driver, Jack Haas, alongside the transportation department, organized a “Help Stuff the Bus” school supply drive. If you would like to donate, please stop by the bus in the Wal-Mart parking lot between now and Monday, Aug. 5. Pictured are superintendent Dr.
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Richland man accused of rape

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Helen police have arrested a Richland man accused of rape. Police Chief Brian Stephens said that the incident is alleged to have occurred at a local motel late the night of Tuesday, July 23.
The White County Historical Overlay Committee shared ideas for rules governing properties with a historical designation at a Thursday, July 25, meeting. Public input will be sought at a Sept. 5 meeting at the historic courthouse in downtown Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The White County Historical Overlay Committee shared ideas for rules governing properties with a historical designation at a Thursday, July 25, meeting. Public input will be sought at a Sept. 5 meeting at the historic courthouse in downtown Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Historic preservation committee shapes proposal

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 1, 2019
The White County Historical Overlay Committee continues to gather input, but its potential recommendations are beginning to take shape. The committee met again Thursday, July 25, to share what members believe should be key components of rules governing historical preservation.
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Schools unveil new program following loss of 21st Century

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 1, 2019
After losing grant funding for its 21st Century program, White County Schools will still offer after-school tutoring this year on a reduced scale. Student Accountability Director Jennifer King says the school system will offer academic tutoring in conjunction with school homework centers.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has selected a contractor for the third phase of widening for the Cleveland Bypass, which will run extend from U.S. 129 north of Cleveland (pictured) down Hulsey Road to Ga. 75 (Helen Highway). Phase 2 of the bypass, shown in the background, opened in July 2017. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The Georgia Department of Transportation has selected a contractor for the third phase of widening for the Cleveland Bypass, which will run extend from U.S. 129 north of Cleveland (pictured) down Hulsey Road to Ga. 75 (Helen Highway). Phase 2 of the bypass, shown in the background, opened in July 2017. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Next step for bypass

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 1, 2019
A road widening project for the Cleveland Bypass (Appalachian Parkway) has a contractor, and it could soon have a start date for construction. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced earlier this week that the project bid had been awarded to CMES Inc. of Norcross.
Tedi Boling spoke at the Cleveland millage hearing on July 25. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Tedi Boling spoke at the Cleveland millage hearing on July 25. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Cleveland adopts millage, mayor objects

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 1, 2019
On paper, the Cleveland City Council unanimously approved a 2019-2020 millage rate, but not everyone at the dais was in favor. Despite the council’s vote to set the millage rate at 6, about 1.7 percent over the rollback rate of 5.899, Mayor Shan Ash declined to sign the formal resolution.
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Pedestrian hit by vehicle late Tuesday night in Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
A Cleveland man is in the hospital after being hit on Bryant Street by a vehicle late Tuesday evening, July 30. Kenneth Anderson, 32, was walking on the street, just inside of the outer white line marking, according to Lt. Donna Sims with the Cleveland Police Department.
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Two bodies found at campground after welfare check

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Two bodies were found at Mt. Yonah Campground on Monday, July 29, around 3:45 p.m. Authorities received a call to conduct the welfare check on an “older couple” that lived in a camper, because they had not been seen for several days, according to White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rick Kelley.
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Pets of the Week: July 29

News Staff
Monday, July 29, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of July 29 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Ginger is a super spunky 9-week-old female kitten that does nothing but play!