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The Cleveland City Council approved to allow short-term rental within city limits.

The Cleveland City Council approved to allow short-term rental within city limits.

Cleveland OKs changes for short-term rental units

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Cleveland City Council approved a short-term rental ordinance and related zoning amendment at its March 14 meeting, setting rules and offering more opportunities for temporary lodging.
At its March 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved the first consideration of two ordinanceamendments.

At its March 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved the first consideration of two ordinanceamendments.

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Curbside alcohol sales, pawnshop ordinances get initial approval

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
At its March 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved the first consideration of an amendment to an alcohol beverage ordinance that will allow sales through curbside pickup. Businesses that offer this service will have to adhere to guidelines stipulated in the amendment.
Authority Executive Director Edwin Nix spoke about the issue with the Helen City Commission at its March 15 meeting.

Authority Executive Director Edwin Nix spoke about the issue with the Helen City Commission at its March 15 meeting.

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Water Authority wants rate flexibility in Helen contract

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The White County Water Authority plans to propose new terms for its contract with the city of Helen, citing its own cost pressures from the water it provides. Authority Executive Director Edwin Nix spoke about the issue with the Helen City Commission at its March 15 meeting.
Qualifying will take place at the White County Elections Office until noon on Friday, March 11.

Qualifying will take place at the White County Elections Office until noon on Friday, March 11.

County race emerges from early qualifying

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
A contested race for the White County Board of Commissioners has come about during candidate qualifying. (The following information was updated Friday afternoon, March 11.
Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens was terminated from his position on March 8.

Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens was terminated from his position on March 8.

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Helen City Commission fires police chief

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The Helen City Commission terminated Police Chief Brian Stephens and demoted Capt. Mark Harris to patrol officer at a March 8 called meeting. The moves followed a nearly two-hour closed session Tuesday to discuss personnel matters.
Tom O'Bryant

Tom O'Bryant

O’Bryant to lead city’s economic development

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Cleveland City Administrator Tom O’Bryant has been named the city’s new economic development and planning director. The Cleveland City Council announced the change at its March 7 called meeting. O’Bryant has been city administrator since 2017.
The elections board signed off on the Helen and Robertstown precinct merger at the March 7 meeting.

The elections board signed off on the Helen and Robertstown precinct merger at the March 7 meeting.

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Elections board approves merger of Helen, Robertstown precincts

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 10, 2022
White County Board of Elections is proceeding with a long-discussed consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown county voting precincts. The elections board signed off on the merger at its March 7 meeting, formally voting to combine the two into what will be known as the Robertstown-Helen precinct.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kandiss Taylor, right, listens to Beverly Wright during a visit to Cleveland on March 4. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kandiss Taylor, right, listens to Beverly Wright during a visit to Cleveland on March 4. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Taylor visits in bid for governor

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kandiss Taylor  made a campaign stop in Cleveland last week with a message that she will be a candidate for the people. Taylor spoke with supporters outside her tour bus in the Ingles parking lot on March 4.
Winner of the Lake Living cover contest will win $100.

Winner of the Lake Living cover contest will win $100.

Spring Lake Living cover contest opens

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Northeast Georgia lakes are surrounded by beauty year-round, but spring is one of the most beautiful times. Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography reflecting that beauty, which may be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2022 edition.