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The master plan for the community shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property at the end of West Jarrard Street in Cleveland. (Image/submitted)

The master plan for the community shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property at the end of West Jarrard Street in Cleveland. (Image/submitted)

Housing plan gets zoning OK

by Basil Ray White County News   A new housing development cleared the zoning board last Thursday. The 1.
As Public Safety Director David Murphy smiles along in the background, Fire Chief Michael LeFevre shares his joy of having served White County. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

As Public Safety Director David Murphy smiles along in the background, Fire Chief Michael LeFevre shares his joy of having served White County. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Last call

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Fire Chief Michael LeFevre ended a long and respected career last week. LeFevre’s last day of service was Friday, Aug. 23. He’s had a career that spanned 25 years, starting in Hall County.
The full breakdown of the FY2025 SPLOST fund and CIP can be found online at whitecountyga.gov under the “agendas and minutes” tab.

The full breakdown of the FY2025 SPLOST fund and CIP can be found online at whitecountyga.gov under the “agendas and minutes” tab.

County OKs SPLOST budget, purchases

by Eric Tiongson White County News   It was a busy Monday for the White County government.
Rob Ellis and Thomas Clark pose with Mayor Steve Fowler after gifting the city of Helen a limited edition cuckoo clock. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Rob Ellis and Thomas Clark pose with Mayor Steve Fowler after gifting the city of Helen a limited edition cuckoo clock. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Cuckoo! Helen gets timely gift

by Eric Tiongson White County News   The city of Helen was gifted an authentic, Bavarian cuckoo clock from Bavarian Clockworks during the Helen City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Ahmed Amirali of Dunkin’ Donuts Cleveland accepts his Stellar Service Award from Beth Truelove, Dr. Shanda Ginn and Kelly Wilkins. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Ahmed Amirali of Dunkin’ Donuts Cleveland accepts his Stellar Service Award from Beth Truelove, Dr. Shanda Ginn and Kelly Wilkins. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Chamber honors local businesses

Staff Reports   The White County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its best at its Annual Meeting Wednesday. The county’s Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Citizen of the Year were honored among other recognitions. The luncheon was held at Strong Rock Camp in Cleveland.
Dr. James Murphey, volunteer medical director of Community Helping Hands Clinic, cheerfully offers no-cost care to qualified uninsured White County residents at the free clinic on Cleveland’s Courthouse Square. (Photo/submitted)

Dr. James Murphey, volunteer medical director of Community Helping Hands Clinic, cheerfully offers no-cost care to qualified uninsured White County residents at the free clinic on Cleveland’s Courthouse Square. (Photo/submitted)

Helping others up

by Basil Ray White County News   In the heart of downtown Cleveland is a clinic dedicated to serving the less fortunate in White County.
The master plan for the community, as presented to the Cleveland DDA last week, shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property. (Image/submitted)

The master plan for the community, as presented to the Cleveland DDA last week, shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property. (Image/submitted)

Cleveland housing project gets first look

by Basil Ray White County News   Local leaders got a first look at a housing development that’s becoming a reality after a year of discussions and planning.

Tax rates OK’d, Mayor Turner objects

by Samantha Sinclair and Eric Tiongson White County News   After the rush of hearings and called meetings concluded last week, Cleveland was the only entity not accepting the rollback rate, increasing taxes for property owners.
Adam Highfield

Adam Highfield

Cleveland man dies in car crash

by Eric Tiongson White County News   A father of six children passed away in a car accident last week. According to a report from Georgia State Patrol, Adam Highfield, 34, of Cleveland, was driving north on Webster Lake Road at 5:54 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.
Jeff Edrington offers free hugs to a line of homeless people in Atlanta. (Photo/submitted)

Jeff Edrington offers free hugs to a line of homeless people in Atlanta. (Photo/submitted)

Lending a helping hand

by Eric Tiongson White County News   W ill you help? Jeff Edrington felt called to answer that question when he saw homeless people living on the streets.  “They’ve lost their dignity, they’ve lost their voice, and it’s just so sad,” Edrington said.