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Mildred Meaders

Mildred Meaders

Folk pottery legend leaves lasting legacy

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
White County has lost another giant in the folk pottery world. Mildred Meaders passed away August 10. Mildred worked with her husband John Rufus Meaders at their home shop in Mossy Creek, White County, decorating the pottery he created, but came into her own as a potter after he died in 1999.
School board members broke ground Tuesday on a new 41,000 square-ft. performing arts center on the campus of White County High School. From left are Linda Erbele, vice-chairman Charlie Thomas, Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, chairman Missy Jarrard and Jon Estes.

School board members broke ground Tuesday on a new 41,000 square-ft. performing arts center on the campus of White County High School. From left are Linda Erbele, vice-chairman Charlie Thomas, Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, chairman Missy Jarrard and Jon Estes.

New home for performing arts in White County

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Officials broke ground Tuesday on a new performing arts center for the White County School District that will double the seating capacity of the current facility.
Warriors scrimmage Oconee County

Warriors scrimmage Oconee County

Warriors put on the pads

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The White County Warriors hosted a two-day padded camp this week, competing against Oconee County, Fannin County, East Hall and Jackson County on the new turf field at Warrior Stadium.
City manager Kevin Harris

City manager Kevin Harris

Cleveland voters may decide on package liquor sales

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Package liquor stores could be coming to Cleveland in the near future if voters give the green light. The city of Cleveland wants to hear from the community before making a decision to put the question of legalizing package liquor sales before the voters on the ballot this November.

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Juneteenth marked with celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Sautee Nacoochee Center, in conjunction with the Nacoochee United Methodist Church, held a Juneteenth Recognition and Remembrance ceremony on Saturday, June 18. Juneteenth National Independence Day Act commemorates its second year as a Federal holiday. It’s origin is much older.
Michael Humphrey, retiring program manager at the Cleveland library, points out the intricacies of the ScanPro microfiche reader to the new program manager, Emily McConnell.

Michael Humphrey, retiring program manager at the Cleveland library, points out the intricacies of the ScanPro microfiche reader to the new program manager, Emily McConnell.

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Changing of the guard at Cleveland library

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Other than reference books, modern libraries don’t keep old books. If a book is not being checked out regularly, it has to be moved out to make room for the books people are asking for.
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LeFevre named Fire Division Chief

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Mike LeFevre has been appointed the new Fire Division Chief, White County Public Safety Director David Murphy announced last week. “After and extensive selection process, and the review of many qualified candidates, we have chosen Mike LeFevre as our new Chief,” Murphy said.

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2 face murder charges in ovrdose death

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
On June 10, 2022, The Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and the White County Sherriff’s Office arrested two individuals involved with the overdose death of Dylan Jimmy Grizzle of Cleveland.
Mark Turner

Mark Turner

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Turner receives award from Georgia Press Association

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
White County News Sports Editor Mark Turner was honored by the Georgia Press Association last week for placing first in the category of Best Sports Photo in the annual Better Newspaper Contest, which features newspapers from across the state.