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Following three public hearings, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to re-incorporate its charter during its regular meeting January 13.

Following three public hearings, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to re-incorporate its charter during its regular meeting January 13.

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Cleveland OKs re-incorporation of city charter

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   Following three public hearings, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to re-incorporate its charter during its regular meeting January 13.
2024 was a year to be celebrated by Cleveland residents, marked by growth, innovation, and community collaboration. From updated city planning to thriving local businesses, the city has made significant strides in fostering development while maintaining its small-town charm.

2024 was a year to be celebrated by Cleveland residents, marked by growth, innovation, and community collaboration. From updated city planning to thriving local businesses, the city has made significant strides in fostering development while maintaining its small-town charm.

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Downtown business development hit its stride in 2024

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
by Basil Ray White County News   2024 was a year to be celebrated by Cleveland residents, marked by growth, innovation, and community collaboration.
White County saw its first signs of snow this year as a snow/rain mixture fell across Helen in the afternoon hours of Monday. White County is predicted to receive more snow starting Friday. (Photo/Basil Ray)

White County saw its first signs of snow this year as a snow/rain mixture fell across Helen in the afternoon hours of Monday. White County is predicted to receive more snow starting Friday. (Photo/Basil Ray)

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Public safety officer: Take extra precautions during icy weather

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
by Basil Ray White County News   With the first signs of snow beginning to show in White County and more well on its way for later this week, it is more crucial now than ever to make sure that you and your household are prepared for the dangers that come with winter storms.
Billy Pittard recently participated in his final Board of Commissioners meeting as county manager. (File photo)

Billy Pittard recently participated in his final Board of Commissioners meeting as county manager. (File photo)

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Pittard says goodbye

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   After roughly 20 months of service, Billy Pittard is moving on. Pittard, who has served as White County’s county manager since May of 2023, participated in his final Board of Commissioners meeting as county manager on Monday, Jan. 6.

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City receives positive news from audit

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
by Patrick Fargason White County News   At the Jan. 6 council meeting, the city of Cleveland received a positive financial report from its most recent audit for fiscal year 2024.
City Clerk Marilyn Chastain swears in Cliff Hood as mayor. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

City Clerk Marilyn Chastain swears in Cliff Hood as mayor. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Hood is new mayor of Helen

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The city of Helen officially has a new mayor. Cliff Hood, who has served on the Helen City Commission for the past four years, was voted and sworn in as the next mayor of Helen by the commission during a special called meeting on the morning of Thursday, Jan.
Judy Lovell

Judy Lovell

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Lovell leaves historic legacy

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Thursday, January 2, 2025
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Former White County News columnist, beloved teacher and local historian Judy Lovell passed away Friday. She was 84 years old. “It’s a colossal loss personally and to the area in general,” friend Emory Jones said.
Jimmy Carter speaks at a press conference at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Aug. 20, 2015. (Photo/The Carter Center)

Jimmy Carter speaks at a press conference at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Aug. 20, 2015. (Photo/The Carter Center)

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Jimmy Carter passes away

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Thursday, January 2, 2025
by Linda Erbele White County News   Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100. He was at his home in Plains with family and had been under the care of hospice since February 2023.
Judge Don Ferguson leads Shan Ash through the oath of office at the swearing in ceremony held Friday morning at the White County Courthouse. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Judge Don Ferguson leads Shan Ash through the oath of office at the swearing in ceremony held Friday morning at the White County Courthouse. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Ash returns to local government

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Thursday, January 2, 2025
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Shan Ash is back in office. Ash, who was the mayor of Cleveland from 2016 until his resignation in 2020, was sworn in as the District 1 Commissioner for the White County Board of Commissioners on Friday after being elected to the office in November.