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Cleveland is making adjustments to its budget after a review of its Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, by an independent firm.

Cleveland is making adjustments to its budget after a review of its Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, by an independent firm.

City OKs SPLOST fix

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Cleveland is making adjustments to its budget after a review of its Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, by an independent firm. In the report from Amanda Wilkinson of Bates, Carter and Co.
Hannah Foor of Cafe International tops barbecue on a pretzel slider bun with beer cheese for a guest at Taste of the Town Friday night. The theme for the event was Talladega Nights with many guests and local restaurant participants dressed like their favorite characters. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Hannah Foor of Cafe International tops barbecue on a pretzel slider bun with beer cheese for a guest at Taste of the Town Friday night. The theme for the event was Talladega Nights with many guests and local restaurant participants dressed like their favorite characters. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Taste of the race

Ricky Bobby’s Wonder Bread-sponsored attire was a popular sight Friday night at the Talladega Nights themed Taste of the Town. The White County Chamber of Commerce event, held at Yonah Mountain Vineyard this year, highlights member restaurants, letting guests try tastes from each one.
Terry Goodger and Rick Kelley qualify for office with the White County Republican Party — represented by Susan Cremering and Chair Ron Webb — in the White County Elections and Registrations office’s conference room. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Terry Goodger and Rick Kelley qualify for office with the White County Republican Party — represented by Susan Cremering and Chair Ron Webb — in the White County Elections and Registrations office’s conference room. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Elections office sees flurry of activity

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Qualifying for local offices started immediately Monday morning, with three Republican candidates and one nonpartisan candidate at the White County Elections and Registration office when qualifying opened at 9 a.m.
Eric Tiongson

Eric Tiongson

Tiongson joins News staff

Eric Tiongson is the new reporter for White County News. He will be covering county government, Helen and public safety. “We are very excited to have Eric join our team,” Editor Samantha Sinclair said. “He is a talented writer, and has shown he wants to learn and be a part of the community.
Craig Bryant

Craig Bryant

Bryant seeks 7th BOC term

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Craig Bryant first ran for county commission 22 years ago because of a disagreement with a county official, but wants to continue to serve as the District 4 commissioner for another reason. “I like helping people,” he said.
Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary continues through March 8. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary continues through March 8. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Qualifying starts Monday

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Qualifying for the May General Primary will begin next week, the last week of early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary.
An old photo of some members of the Valley Vets baseball team, which played in the Bean Creek Community. In front are Jesse James Nicely and Jackson Nicely. Standing behind them are Calvin Nicely, William “Big Moon” Lowery and R.T. Trammell. (Photo courtesy Caroline Crittenton on behalf of the Bean Creek Alliance for the Pictorial History of White County, Georgia)

An old photo of some members of the Valley Vets baseball team, which played in the Bean Creek Community. In front are Jesse James Nicely and Jackson Nicely. Standing behind them are Calvin Nicely, William “Big Moon” Lowery and R.T. Trammell. (Photo courtesy Caroline Crittenton on behalf of the Bean Creek Alliance for the Pictorial History of White County, Georgia)

Playing ball in Bean Creek

Years ago, the Bean Creek community had its own baseball team. Because it was made up of military veterans, it was called the Valley Vets. According to A Pictorial History of White County, Georgia, the Nicely brothers revitalized the team after World War II.
The updated trail plan connects trails from Helen to Cleveland. (Graphic/submitted)

The updated trail plan connects trails from Helen to Cleveland. (Graphic/submitted)

County considers trail plan

by Eric Tiongson White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners are considering the adoption of an updated version of the White County Greenspace and Trail Plan. The proposal was discussed during the board’s meeting on Feb 26.
Don Ferguson

Don Ferguson

Ferguson wants to keep helping as probate judge

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Don Ferguson wants to continue trying to help people. That’s why he’s announced his intent to run for a second term as probate judge. “It’s been fun working for the public, meeting everyone,” he said.
Early voting takes place in the White County Elections and Registration Office in the Mauney Building on Helen Highway. Election Day voting takes place at each voter’s assigned precinct. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Early voting takes place in the White County Elections and Registration Office in the Mauney Building on Helen Highway. Election Day voting takes place at each voter’s assigned precinct. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Early voting starts in Presidential Primary

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Early voting is underway for the Presidential Preference Primary. The primary is scheduled for March 12. Monday was the first day of in-person early voting, with 68 voters casting their ballots in White County.