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Teresa Stansel, a county resident, read a document she had prepared to Cleveland's city council during a public hearing on the proposed future land use comprehensive map. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Teresa Stansel, a county resident, read a document she had prepared to Cleveland's city council during a public hearing on the proposed future land use comprehensive map. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Cleveland delays land use decision

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Cleveland’s city council held a second public hearing on its revised Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map at its meeting Monday night, but delayed a vote on the plan for another month.
The city of Cleveland approved its distilled package sales ordinance after a second public hearing Monday night.

The city of Cleveland approved its distilled package sales ordinance after a second public hearing Monday night.

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City approves package sales ordinance

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The city of Cleveland approved its distilled package sales ordinance after a second public hearing Monday night. The city held its first public hearing on the ordinance March 6.
Roger Kaiser, All-American basketball player at Georgia Tech and coaching legend, gears up for a putt. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Roger Kaiser, All-American basketball player at Georgia Tech and coaching legend, gears up for a putt. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Fore a good cause

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
The annual Darrel Chaney Invitational Golf Tournament for the United Way of White County, now in its 21st year, took place on Tuesday, April 11.
The Alpine Songwriters Festival is the brain child of Alan Laney.

The Alpine Songwriters Festival is the brain child of Alan Laney.

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Helen festival features award-winning songwriters

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   During the mid-1980s, Alan Laney was living in White County and working for a large cattle operation. He would regularly play music in Helen and was encouraged by a few producers and publishers to move to Nashville, Tenn.
Mike Renshaw speaks at an August 2022 White County Rotary Club meeting. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Mike Renshaw speaks at an August 2022 White County Rotary Club meeting. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Commission fires Renshaw

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission, after a 1-1/2 hour long – and reportedly difficult – executive session, returned to open meeting and voted to end the term of employment for County Manager Mike Renshaw, effective April 11.
Over 700 contestants registered for this year’s 34th Annual Trout Tournament in Helen over the weekend. Above, the younger generation observes the old on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Over 700 contestants registered for this year’s 34th Annual Trout Tournament in Helen over the weekend. Above, the younger generation observes the old on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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60-year tradition continues in tourney

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Friday, April 7, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   Long before Helen’s annual Trout Tournament came to fruition, a man named A.W. (Arnold Woodrow) Locklear started a tradition for three families that would span over six decades and four generations.
Juliana Dean, Noel Cochran, Marybeth Thomas, Lauren Dean Anderson were all hired to fill open positions in White County Schools.

Juliana Dean, Noel Cochran, Marybeth Thomas, Lauren Dean Anderson were all hired to fill open positions in White County Schools.

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Schools select new principals, directors for openings

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Board of Education hired new principals for Mt. Yonah Elementary and Tesnatee Gap Elementary, and also hired new directors for Warrior Academy and the system’s finance department Thursday night. All hires are effective next school year.
Mountain Education Charter High School System’s Central Office is in Cleveland on Tom Bell Road. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Mountain Education Charter High School System’s Central Office is in Cleveland on Tom Bell Road. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Legislators save Mountain Ed

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Mountain Education Charter High School got good news on Wednesday, March 29, when legislation saving the school and the two other charter schools was one of the last to pass in this year’s General Assembly session.
White County School System Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher places her head in her hands as fellow school honorees Brad Abernathy, Tina Vandiver and Meredith McConnell congratulate her. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

White County School System Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher places her head in her hands as fellow school honorees Brad Abernathy, Tina Vandiver and Meredith McConnell congratulate her. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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‘Perfect choice’

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   When her name was announced as System Teacher of the Year, Holly Witcher emotionally brought her hands to her face in shock as the White County Middle School gym sounded with applause.