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The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the county budget for the fiscal year of 2025.

The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the county budget for the fiscal year of 2025.

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County budget gets approval

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The county budget has been finalized. The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the county budget for the fiscal year of 2025. The proposed $51,683,203 budget, with general funds of $32,961,174, will go into effect starting July 1.
Alan Sykes uses a Morse code panel to try to reach other amateur radio operators, known as hams, during the exercise. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Alan Sykes uses a Morse code panel to try to reach other amateur radio operators, known as hams, during the exercise. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Hamming up

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   What happens when weather conditions wipe out communications? Amateur Radio operators, called hams, work with public safety officials to provide that communications link during disasters.
Those enjoying the Yonah Preserve Recreation and Community Center (shown in the above visualization) will have access to WiFi once it is built. (Image/White County Commission)

Those enjoying the Yonah Preserve Recreation and Community Center (shown in the above visualization) will have access to WiFi once it is built. (Image/White County Commission)

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Yonah Rec Center getting tech upgrade

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of IT-related equipment and an outdoor lighting system for the upcoming Yonah Preserve Recreation and Community Center during their meeting on June 24.
Stephen Fuller shows prototypical plans for Fuller Living housing units at a Cleveland Downtown Development Authority meeting in September. (File photo)

Stephen Fuller shows prototypical plans for Fuller Living housing units at a Cleveland Downtown Development Authority meeting in September. (File photo)

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New housing gets 1st big OK

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A housing project for Cleveland that was first proposed in September is closer to a reality.
Virginie Durr helps Andy Negra meet his fans at the Ste Mere Eglise Parade on June 9. (Photo/Jerome Pollos Photography)

Virginie Durr helps Andy Negra meet his fans at the Ste Mere Eglise Parade on June 9. (Photo/Jerome Pollos Photography)

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Greatest return

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Everyone knows Andy Negra. Even the president of France.
The city of Cleveland has officially decided to let go of the former Talon property.

The city of Cleveland has officially decided to let go of the former Talon property.

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Cleveland sells Talon property

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The city of Cleveland has officially decided to let go of the former Talon property.
The board is holding a meeting at 9 a.m. today to approve of the proposed $51.68 million budget.

The board is holding a meeting at 9 a.m. today to approve of the proposed $51.68 million budget.

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County plans to spend $51.68 million

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing for the county’s proposed budget for the fiscal year of 2025 on Thursday, June 13.
The photo of Gene Walter accepting a schnapp at Two Tire Tavern during the 2023 Fasching parade in Helen won second place in the News Photo category. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

The photo of Gene Walter accepting a schnapp at Two Tire Tavern during the 2023 Fasching parade in Helen won second place in the News Photo category. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

News wins for local news coverage at GPA convention

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
The White County News picked up seven awards at the Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest on Friday, including first place for Local News Coverage in Division D.
John Sell and Joe Rothwell listen to Tom O’Bryant explain a portion of the map of proposed trails. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

John Sell and Joe Rothwell listen to Tom O’Bryant explain a portion of the map of proposed trails. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Open house gives look at bike trail

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The city of Cleveland and White County governments held a joint, open house-style meeting last Thursday at the White County Senior Center, giving citizens the opportunity to learn more about the proposed bicycle, pedestrian and paddle plan.
A $20, as held by Cleveland Police Sgt. Wesley Addis, has distinct identifying factors, as described in the Know Your Money pamphlet provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service. (Photo illustration/Eric Tiongson and Samantha Sinclair)

A $20, as held by Cleveland Police Sgt. Wesley Addis, has distinct identifying factors, as described in the Know Your Money pamphlet provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service. (Photo illustration/Eric Tiongson and Samantha Sinclair)

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Is it real?

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Not every bill is what it seems. Counterfeit money was found at a bank in Cleveland, with the first report coming in on June 6, according to Cleveland Police Captain Donna Sims.