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Renshaw finalist for county manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
White County Commissioners last week named local government veteran Mike Renshaw as the sole finalist to be the next county manager. Renshaw has over 29 years of experience in local government leadership and management.
Vicki Aiken came before the Cleveland City Council on May 9 to raise awareness for her literacy program.

Vicki Aiken came before the Cleveland City Council on May 9 to raise awareness for her literacy program.

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Foundational Literacy project is coming to White County

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Vicki Aiken came before the Cleveland City Council on May 9, to explain the goals of their non-profit Foundational Literacy program. Aiken is a retired teacher and before moving to White County she and her husband had created a book ministry that they ran for six years.
The City of Cleveland denied a zoning request at the May 9 meeting.

The City of Cleveland denied a zoning request at the May 9 meeting.

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Cleveland denies request for zoning change

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Cleveland City Council denied a zoning request from the Cleveland Church of God Inc. at their May 9 meeting. The church was asking permission from the council to rezone a property at 1882 East Kytle Street from B-II Highway Commercial to B-I Central Business.
Husband Chris Barrett bestows pins upon his wife Aletha Barrett after she was sworn in as Chief of the Helen Police Department on May 10. (Ashley Blair/WCN)

Husband Chris Barrett bestows pins upon his wife Aletha Barrett after she was sworn in as Chief of the Helen Police Department on May 10. (Ashley Blair/WCN)

Barrett is named Helen’s first female chief of police

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The City of Helen has announced the appointment of Aletha Barrett as the next Chief of Police. Chief Barrett was selected after a two-month search for the city’s next head of law enforcement. Chief Barrett began with the Helen Police Department in December 2019 and held the rank of Sergeant.
Pastors Michael Wilkes, Marc Turner and Burnetta Armour join Andy Vandiver in song. (Wayne Knuckles/WCN)

Pastors Michael Wilkes, Marc Turner and Burnetta Armour join Andy Vandiver in song. (Wayne Knuckles/WCN)

Prayer Power:Unity is the message on National Day of Prayer

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The White County Ministerial Fellowship held a gathering in Freedom Park on May 5 in honor of National Day of Prayer. Local pastors from multiple churches gathered to offer prayers for members of the community and the nation.
Tornado watch in affect until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

Tornado watch in affect until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

Tornado Watch issued for Friday, May 6

News Staff
Friday, May 6, 2022
Tornado Watch has been issued on May 6 at 1:41p.m. until May 6 at 8:00 p.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.  The watch includes 13 counties, including White, Dawson, Hall, Fannin, Lumpkin, Gilmer, Pickens, Union, Banks, Town, Catoosa, Murry, and Whitfield counties.
Bobby Moon and Weaver Bartlett assembled snap circuit kits in Mrs. Trigg’s STEM lab. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Bobby Moon and Weaver Bartlett assembled snap circuit kits in Mrs. Trigg’s STEM lab. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Seniors share knowledge with Tesnatee students

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
A group of seniors from the White County Senior Center came to spend time with members of the Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Beta Club on April 20. The Beta Club visited the senior center recently as part of the acts of service they complete together.
Judy Granger (United Way), Dewey McClain (Atlanta Falcons and Georgia State Representative) Patricia Sutton, Horace King (UGA great) and Bill Sutton Jr. at a recent tournament. (Submitted photo)

Judy Granger (United Way), Dewey McClain (Atlanta Falcons and Georgia State Representative) Patricia Sutton, Horace King (UGA great) and Bill Sutton Jr. at a recent tournament. (Submitted photo)

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Giving Back:Sutton has been a driving force behind celebrity golf tournament that has raised nearly a million dollars for White County non-profits

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Bill Sutton Jr. has a passion for helping those who are helping others. The White County resident has been a driving force behind the annual Darrel Chaney Invitational Golf Tournament, which raises funds for local United Way agencies, since it began 20 years ago.
Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt asked the Cleveland City Council to approve spending money to buy new defibrillators.

Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt asked the Cleveland City Council to approve spending money to buy new defibrillators.

Cleveland FD to purchase new defibrillators

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
City of Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt gave the Cleveland City Council an update on their efforts to obtain more defibrillators at the May 2 meeting.
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

Commissioners lament rising costs of improvements

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening, but lamented the skyrocketing cost of materials needed to do the work. Commissioners awarded All About Asphalt of Athens, Ga.