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Obe and Amber Brown will perform at the Business Block Party at Freedom Park today. (Photo/submitted)

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Music, networking comes to park today

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

*Note: The Business Block Party is postponed until May 16 due to weather. by Eric Tiongson White County News It wouldn’t be a block party without some music. Obe and Amber Brown will perform alongside Tony Ford at the White County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Block Party this afternoon.

Shelly McDonald

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McDonald to enter November school board race

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News It looks like there will be at least one contested school board race in November. Retired educator Shelly McDonald has announced her intent to run as a write-in candidate for the District 1 Board of Education seat.

Ron Thompson bows his head as Dr. Phil Weaver (left) offers the prayer of repentance during White County’s National Day of Prayer ceremony. Pastors Joe Gist, Frank Zimmerman, Jeff Groves and Patrick Ballington also join in prayer behind Weaver on stage. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Coming together

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Prayer brought people together last week. The White County Ministerial Fellowship led the community in the National Day of Prayer ceremony at Freedom Park on May 2.

Alco Realty marketed the city's property on Campbell Street, known as the former Talon property. (file photo)

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Talon still on hold

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News After two executive sessions to discuss real estate matters — one during a called meeting on Friday in Young Harris and one during the regular meeting Monday night — the Cleveland City Council remained in a holding pattern on the former Talon zipper...

Shanda Murphy (holding the Clerk of the Year plaque) is honored by commissioners Craig Bryant, Terry Goodger, Travis Turner, Lyn Holcomb and Edwin Nix as well as previous county clerk Jean Welborn. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Murphy is state Clerk of the Year

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News When Shanda Murphy took over as county clerk in 2008, she was nervous. She just wanted to do a good job. Sixteen years later, it’s clear she’s done that, and then some.

The new logo, designed by Tom Sapp, incorporates the Nacoochee School building.

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‘Brand’ new day

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

SNC gets new logo, consistent name, museum renovation by Samantha Sinclair White County News The Sautee Nacoochee Center is getting a whole new look. The museum renovation and new branding were highlights of the center’s Annual Meeting held Saturday.

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Mail delays may threaten elections

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair and Dave Williams Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or mortgages.

Teacher of the Year Caroline Bishop (with Gwen Bishop) poses in front of her personal cheering squad — Jodie Watkins, Shanna Walker, Chris Jenkins, Misty Burton, Millie Edwards, Paige Everett, Kensley Vandiver and Tina Vandiver — prior to the ceremony. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Top of the class

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News On her home court and with a personalized cheering squad in the stands, Caroline Bishop was named White County School System’s Teacher of the Year. “It feels overwhelming,” Bishop said, recognizing the other teachers honored from each school.

Chairman Travis Turner and Commissioner Edwin Nix discuss Sullivan Wickley’s request to rezone land off of Ed Lewis Road. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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County denies zoning for Dollar General

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News After a month-long process that featured a high-profile public hearing, a decision has been made.

Rod Powell helps folks with registration at last year’s Volksmarch walk. (file photo)

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Walking, music highlight busy weekend in Helen

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Rod Powell has always loved to go on walks. While he was living in Florida, he would travel up to Helen every spring to participate in the annual Volkswanderung, a Bavarian-inspired 10k walk.