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Cleveland picks Harris to be City Administrator

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The City of Cleveland has announced that Kevin Harris has been named the sole finalist for the position of City Administrator. The Cleveland City Council voted on Tuesday afternoon to name Mr. Harris as the sole finalist, officials said in a press release Wednesday morning.
The Helen City Commission voted to approve spending up to $10,000 to support a K-9 unit in the Police Department.

The Helen City Commission voted to approve spending up to $10,000 to support a K-9 unit in the Police Department.

New K-9 unit gets green light from Helen commission

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Helen City Commission approved the acquisition of two trained dogs to form a K-9 unit in the Helen Police Department at a called meeting April 6. Sgt. Chris Barrett presented the commissioners with two agencies from which the dogs could be acquired.
High fire danger conditions present due to high winds on April 8.

High fire danger conditions present due to high winds on April 8.

High Fire Danger for April 8

News Staff
Friday, April 8, 2022
High fire danger conditions are present this afternoon into the early evening for parts of north and central Georgia due to strong gusty winds. Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 4:34 a.m by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
The Darrel Chaney Invitational golf tournament will be held April 11th and 12th at the Innsbruck Resort and Golf Club.

The Darrel Chaney Invitational golf tournament will be held April 11th and 12th at the Innsbruck Resort and Golf Club.

Sports celebrities return for fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, April 7, 2022
For nearly 20 years, the Darrel Chaney Invitational golf tournament presented by United Way of White County has been raising thousand of dollars annually to benefit more than 16 local non-profit agencies that serve the community, including Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, American Red...
Goal is to have tracking equipment in place by August

Goal is to have tracking equipment in place by August

Parents can use new app to track school busses

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 7, 2022
The White County Board of Education has voted to implement a service that will allow parents to track school buses at the March 31 meeting. The idea was brought up by the Assistant School Superintendent Scott Justus at a March 29 meeting.
City will review statutes to prepare for future growth

City will review statutes to prepare for future growth

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Cleveland eyes zoning overhaul

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Director of Economic Development and Planning Tom O’Bryant said Cleveland’s current property zoning ordinance should be revamped in light of anticipated future growth at the April 4 council meeting.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Monday, April 4

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Monday, April 4

High Fire Danger Alert for April 4

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
High Fire Danger Conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening for most portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities.  Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:52 a.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
Garrett Madison (left) and Josh Garrison are shown previously on the summit of Mt. Aconcagua. (Submitted photo)

Garrett Madison (left) and Josh Garrison are shown previously on the summit of Mt. Aconcagua. (Submitted photo)

Mount Everest climb seeks to help combat veterans

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 31, 2022
A Helen business owner plans to climb the tallest mountain on Earth – Mount Everest – as part of his personal mission to raise awareness for the struggles veterans face when they come back from combat.