White County Food Pantry volunteers Pat Roland, left, and Richard Ingels put food boxes together for clients. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
White County School System Director of Secondary Education Cindy Free presents Milestones Assessment scores to the school board Tuesday morning. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
White County firefighter Will Roper rappels down the west face of Mount Yonah to reach a stranded climber Aug. 25. Roper secured the climber and assisted them to safety. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Gun Commanders owner Mike Carter stands outside the Cleveland store. Carter purchased a private Flock camGun Commanders owner Mike Carter stands outside the Cleveland store. Carter purchased a private Flock camera as an additional security measure for the business. The camera was mounted outside the store and covered following public backlash. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The county will hold the third and final hearing on the proposed mill decrease at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
The Cleveland City Council is using FLOST revenue to lower property taxes. Clockwise from top left: Council Member Jeremy McClure, Mayor Josh Turner, and Council Members CJ McDonald, Annie Sutton and Nan Bowen. FILE PHOTO
Yonah Mountain Vineyards staffers serve guests samples of wine at Crush Fest 2025. FILE PHOTO
Lloyd Allison is owner and founder of Tesnatee River Winery & Meadery. He grows muscadine grapes and is a beekeeper. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Traditional-style face jugs and other types of pottery, along with a range of art mediums, will be displayed at this year's upcoming Folk Pottery & Arts Festival in Sautee Nacoochee. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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