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Korri Gibson is the chamber’s first Stellar Service Award winner. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Korri Gibson is the chamber’s first Stellar Service Award winner. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Chamber presents annual awards

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Staff reports   The White County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Wednesday, naming the county’s Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and its first-ever Stellar Service Award recipient, among other recognitions.
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Qualifying starts Monday

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Qualifying for municipal elections in both Cleveland and Helen starts Monday morning. In Cleveland, the mayor and two city council seats will be up for reelection. In Helen, two city commission seats will be up for reelection.
Walter Joey Drew

Walter Joey Drew

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Gym owner jailed on felony porn charges

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A local gym owner remained in jail Tuesday on local charges while an investigation continued in two counties. Walter Joey Drew, 40, of Cleveland, was arrested on Aug.
Road signage directs visitors to historic locations in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. Some local leaders see a need to establish protections for historic areas in the county. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Road signage directs visitors to historic locations in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. Some local leaders see a need to establish protections for historic areas in the county. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Protecting the character

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   In 2018, the White County Board of Commissioners began the process of forming a committee to investigate and establish protections for historical sites, residential homes, campgrounds and more.
Cleveland is getting a few new vehicles.

Cleveland is getting a few new vehicles.

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Police, fire to get vehicles

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Cleveland is getting a few new vehicles. At its meeting Monday night, the Cleveland City Council approved the purchase of two 2023 Ford Interceptors from Brannen Emergency Vehicles in Unadilla for the Cleveland Police Department.
Jesse Harkins receives the 2023 Best Volunteer award.

Jesse Harkins receives the 2023 Best Volunteer award.

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Do the right thing

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
 For full results, look inside for the Readers’ Choice special section.   by Noah Johnson White County News   The White County community voted Jesse Harkins as the best volunteer in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Community and Economic Director John Sell fields comments and questions from the planning commission. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Community and Economic Director John Sell fields comments and questions from the planning commission. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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No more rules

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   At its meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, the White County Planning Commission recommended denial for proposed amendments to the White County Land Use Ordinance related to Historic Preservation.
Tesnatee Gap First Grader Fischer Miller gives Suzanne Grisham a hug while stopping in his former kindergarten teacher’s classroom on the way to his class on the first day of school. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Tesnatee Gap First Grader Fischer Miller gives Suzanne Grisham a hug while stopping in his former kindergarten teacher’s classroom on the way to his class on the first day of school. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Ready to learn, grow

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Noel Cochran said she had some jitters when she woke up Friday morning. It was the first day of Pre-K for her son, Chandler.
Carl Morrow celebrates his 100th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His shirt reads “it took me 100 years to look this good.” (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Carl Morrow celebrates his 100th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His shirt reads “it took me 100 years to look this good.” (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Faith helps Morrow reach 100 years

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   A White County resident celebrated a century of life on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Carl Morrow of Cleveland turned 100 this week, celebrating his birthday with 50 friends and family on Saturday, July 29.
At Saturday’s Back to School Bash, White County Middle School Principal Nara Allen presents a t-shirt to student Gavin Gabhart as White County High School Principal Mary Anne Collier looks on. For more photos from the event, see Page 6A. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

At Saturday’s Back to School Bash, White County Middle School Principal Nara Allen presents a t-shirt to student Gavin Gabhart as White County High School Principal Mary Anne Collier looks on. For more photos from the event, see Page 6A. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Schools ready to welcome students Friday

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Line dancing, sing-a-longs and a lion mascot trying not to get lassoed were all part of the fun Monday morning as White County Schools held its annual Opening Day Pep Rally for employees.