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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.
Emory Jones

Emory Jones

The Valley Where They Danced play coming to Sautee Center

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 18, 2019
For the second time this year, local author Emory Jones will have one of his works on stage at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. The Valley Where They Danced is a two-act play that Jones wrote, based off his novel of the same title. The slate of shows opens Thursday, Aug. 1.

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Resident plans to seek state House seat

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 18, 2019
A White County resident says he plans to challenge state Rep. Terry Rogers in the Republican 2020 primary for the District 10 seat. Robert Crumley, 23, says he’s running with a focus on helping average Georgians – something he believes some state elected officials have failed to do.
Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer outlined initiatives ahead of the 2020 elections during his visit with the White County Republican Party. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer outlined initiatives ahead of the 2020 elections during his visit with the White County Republican Party. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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GOP chair: We need to take action

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Georgia Republicans hold all top state offices and control both chambers of the legislature, but new Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer says the party has much work ahead after a strong showing by Democrats in 2018 election.