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County split over firefighter grant

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 25, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners, in a split vote, has approved seeking a federal grant to help bolster its roster of full-time firefighters. County Public Safety Director David Murphy presented the request at the commissioners’ July 18 called meeting.
The former Oak Springs school is shown as it appeared last prior to renovation work beginning.

The former Oak Springs school is shown as it appeared last prior to renovation work beginning.

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City adjusts plan for Oak Springs renovation

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 25, 2019
After some initial sticker shock on interior renovations to the former Oak Springs school, the Cleveland City Council is moving ahead with a less costly option.
Sunshine

Sunshine

Pets of the Week: July 22

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of July 22 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Sunshine, 3-month-old male, is very playful and is looking for a playmate. Odie, a 3-year-old Lab mix, is fully-grown and is looking for a “furever” home.
A worker rescues a tube from under one of the downed trees. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A worker rescues a tube from under one of the downed trees. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Child hit by falling tree limb in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 18, 2019
A 4-year old child was struck by a tree limb while tubing the river in Helen after a storm rolled through Thursday, July 18. The child was with her parents, said Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens. “They heard the cracking, looked up and a limb fell and struck the child in the head,” Stephens said.
This overhead shot shows all the vendors and activities at Yonah Mountain Vineyard during Crush Fest. (Submitted photos)

This overhead shot shows all the vendors and activities at Yonah Mountain Vineyard during Crush Fest. (Submitted photos)

Crush Fest set to celebrate 10 years

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Yonah Mountain Vineyards will host the 10th anniversary of its annual Crush Fest Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Check out what's in this week's White County News.

Check out what's in this week's White County News.

Headlines in the July 18 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Headlines in this week's edition: Dyer Farms Store opens in Cleveland Ministry founder remembered for dedication to others The Valley Where They Danced play coming to Sautee Center Community connections Local runs in Peachtree Road Race Warriors working toward Aug.
Campers at Camp Barney Medintz near Cleveland took time out to make posters and write cards to local officials and businesses thanking them for their contributions to this year’s summer camp experience.

Campers at Camp Barney Medintz near Cleveland took time out to make posters and write cards to local officials and businesses thanking them for their contributions to this year’s summer camp experience.

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News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Campers at Camp Barney Medintz near Cleveland took time out to make posters and write cards to local officials and businesses thanking them for their contributions to this year’s summer camp experience. The effort acknowledges the camp’s 57-year history and connection with White County.