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Multiple agencies respond to early morning house fire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Multiple agencies responded to a house fire on Welcome Lane in Cleveland in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 3. White County Fire Services, with automatic aid from the Cleveland Fire Department, Helen Fire Department and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade 1, responded to the report at 1:30 a.m.
Don't forget to enter our Hometown Heroes coloring book contes! Coloring book's can be picked up at the White County News office and dropped off at various locations throughout the county.

Don't forget to enter our Hometown Heroes coloring book contes! Coloring book's can be picked up at the White County News office and dropped off at various locations throughout the county.

Headlines in the Oct. 3 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Headines in the Oct. 3 issue of the White County News: Capt. Rick Kelley announces run for White County sheriff Early voting for city elections starts Oct. 14 WC hosts one of state's top meets O'Kelly perfect in the circle Check out our classifieds.
City of Cleveland

City of Cleveland

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)

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

News Staff
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.
Christopher Fraizer

Christopher Fraizer

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.
Aries

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.