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Four seats up for election between county commission, board of education

Four seats up for election between county commission, board of education

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Candidate qualifying set to begin

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The candidate qualifying period is next week for anyone wanting to run for the White County Board of Commissioners and White County Board of Education. Qualifying will be held Monday, March 7, through Friday, March 11.
Officials from the City of Cleveland, construction team members, and leaders from the Woodlands Camp gathered to break ground on this new cabin. Pictured from left are Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner, Charles Black Construction Project Manager Rod Nix, Paul Odom of Bradfield, Richard, and Rhodes & Associates Architects, Camp Director John Estes, Site Director Bradley McDuffie and Zac LaHayne of Foothills Land Design. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Officials from the City of Cleveland, construction team members, and leaders from the Woodlands Camp gathered to break ground on this new cabin. Pictured from left are Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner, Charles Black Construction Project Manager Rod Nix, Paul Odom of Bradfield, Richard, and Rhodes & Associates Architects, Camp Director John Estes, Site Director Bradley McDuffie and Zac LaHayne of Foothills Land Design. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Woodlands expansion expected to allow 3,000 additional campers

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Woodlands Camp in Cleveland marked its latest plan for expansion March 1 by breaking ground on a site that will host new cabins for youth. Camp staff and members of the community gathered to celebrate the addition to the camp that will allow it to host more kids.
White County Board of Elections and Registration is considering voting on consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown precincts.

White County Board of Elections and Registration is considering voting on consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown precincts.

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Decisions expected on polling places

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The White County Board of Elections and Registration will consider voting on a proposed consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown voting precincts for county elections at its March 7 meeting. Elections board members hosted their second public hearing on the issue Feb.
The White County Board of Commissioners denied a request to redistrict roughly 2 acres at Ga. 255 and Ga. 115 East, citing traffic concerns.

The White County Board of Commissioners denied a request to redistrict roughly 2 acres at Ga. 255 and Ga. 115 East, citing traffic concerns.

Rezoning request denied for convenience store

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request sought for a proposed convenience store at the intersection of Ga. 255 and Ga. 115 East, citing traffic safety concerns. The application by Hetrip Unit LLC, on behalf of Kirt Koch, requested a change for 2.
The United Way of White County board members and fundraising committee members were on hand to present $75,000 in funds to 14 organizations that provide services to White County resident. (Photo courtesy Dean Dyer)

The United Way of White County board members and fundraising committee members were on hand to present $75,000 in funds to 14 organizations that provide services to White County resident. (Photo courtesy Dean Dyer)

United Way gives $75,000 to service organizations

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The United Way of White County awarded $75,000 in financial contributions to 14 community service groups at an allocation presentation Feb. 24 at United Community Bank’s Roy Ash Community Room.
High Fire Danger conditions will be present on the afternoon and evening of March 1.

High Fire Danger conditions will be present on the afternoon and evening of March 1.

High Fire Danger Alert for March 1

News Staff
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 3:36 a.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.  Relative Humidity's of 25 % or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be northwest at 5-10 mph.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks Feb. 18 at a meet-and-greet campaign stop in Cleveland. (Photos/Wayne Hardy)

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks Feb. 18 at a meet-and-greet campaign stop in Cleveland. (Photos/Wayne Hardy)

Kemp makes his case

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp brought his re-election campaign to Cleveland last Friday, one of several stops during his Northeast Georgia tour. The crowd of residents and elected officials at Feb. 18 meet-and-greet at the Roy Ash Community Room listened as the governor made his case for another term.
County is closing the rec center pool and thinking of putting in a splash pad.

County is closing the rec center pool and thinking of putting in a splash pad.

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County closing rec pool, seeks local options

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners has chosen to close the outdoor recreation department pool but are considering other options to provide similar activities.
The City of Helen wants the county offices to manage city elections.

The City of Helen wants the county offices to manage city elections.

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Helen wants county to manage elections

Ashley Blair
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Helen City Commission plans to contract with the White County election office to conduct its municipal elections. White County Elections Supervisor Akyn Bailey quoted a price of $5,717.35 to run Helen’s city elections.
Kalin Kennedy and Anthony Johnson

Kalin Kennedy and Anthony Johnson

WCHS STAR performers

Ashley Blair
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Anthony Johnson has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2022, choosing Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) award is a recognition by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.