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Dr. Connie Nunley will retire from teaching English at TMU. (photo/submitted)

Dr. Connie Nunley will retire from teaching English at TMU. (photo/submitted)

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Nunley retires after four decades

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   After almost four decades teaching English at Truett McConnell University, Dr. Connie Nunley is retiring. She was feted with a reception in April, will participate in assessments and graduation, but is anticipating grading that last paper.
White County Animal Control Sgt. Brian Anthony, White County Animal Control Operations Chief Sherrill Dockery and Caleb Holbrook pose with Carter Cruce after the awards ceremony. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

White County Animal Control Sgt. Brian Anthony, White County Animal Control Operations Chief Sherrill Dockery and Caleb Holbrook pose with Carter Cruce after the awards ceremony. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Warriors at Work honors award winners

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County Animal Control and Caleb Holbrook were named this year’s Carter Cruce Awards winners. Each year, the White County High School Warriors at Work staff recognize a student and worksite for the Carter Cruce Awards.
Leon White goes down “The Intimidator,” a half mile long zip line at Nacoochee Adventures with views of Mt. Yonah. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Leon White goes down “The Intimidator,” a half mile long zip line at Nacoochee Adventures with views of Mt. Yonah. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Fearless flight

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   A 97-year-old veteran celebrated his birthday on Tuesday by zip lining at Nacoochee Adventures in Helen. Leon White of Clermont conquered “The Intimidator,” one of the longest dual zip lines in the country at a half mile long.
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Rodeo highlights weekend events

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   There’s no shortage of events going on in White County this Saturday. Whether it’s watching a cowboy ride a bucking bronco or pursuing plants to spruce up a garden, there’s something for everyone to choose from.
Cleveland’s proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map can be found on the city’s website, cityofclevelandga.org.

Cleveland’s proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map can be found on the city’s website, cityofclevelandga.org.

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Cleveland OKs land use map

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   After taking three weeks to consider comments made during the second public hearing on April 10, the Cleveland City Council decided to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Monday night.
The White County Commission approved a contract with an architect for the design of a two-court gymnasium at the Yonah Preserve baseball complex and a new library in Cleveland, on property adjoining the new tax commission office.

The White County Commission approved a contract with an architect for the design of a two-court gymnasium at the Yonah Preserve baseball complex and a new library in Cleveland, on property adjoining the new tax commission office.

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New gym, library plans advance

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission, at its May 1 meeting, approved a contract with an architect for the design of a two-court gymnasium at the Yonah Preserve baseball complex and a new library in Cleveland, on property adjoining the new tax commission office.
The community may vote on one of these two school calendars.

The community may vote on one of these two school calendars.

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School calendar up for vote

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Voting will be open by the end of this week for the community to decide between two 2024-25 school calendar options.

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Board to approve tentative budget

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Board of Education will have the opportunity to approve a tentative budget for the next fiscal year at tonight’s meeting. Finance Director Julie Dorsey presented the tentative budget at the board’s meeting Tuesday morning.
The White County Board of Commissioners took a small step toward adding a splash pad and restroom pavilion to Yonah Preserve.

The White County Board of Commissioners took a small step toward adding a splash pad and restroom pavilion to Yonah Preserve.

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County seeks grant to add splash pad

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners took a small step toward adding a splash pad and restroom pavilion to Yonah Preserve.