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County amends code of ordinances

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Those looking to get a variance on their land for their family will no longer have to appear before the Planning Commission when applying, due to an amendment made to the White County Code of Ordinances.
Mentor Brandon Ward (right) spends his lunch hour playing Battleship with his mentee KJ Jackson at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. Ward and Jackson spend time together for 30 minutes each week. (Patrick Fargason/photo)

Mentor Brandon Ward (right) spends his lunch hour playing Battleship with his mentee KJ Jackson at Jack P. Nix Elementary School. Ward and Jackson spend time together for 30 minutes each week. (Patrick Fargason/photo)

Guiding the future

by Patrick Fargason White County News   When Brandon Ward, a real estate agent and co-owner of Ward Properties in Cleveland was looking for a non-profit organization for his company to get involved in, he turned to his family friend Haley Hobson.
Capital Beat News Service

Capital Beat News Service

Kemp stresses tort reform

by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   The signs are clear as Georgia lawmakers prepare to resume the 2025 General Assembly session on Monday after a weeklong recess: Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a high priority.
James and Joanne Sweeney perform “This Little Light of Mine” to kick off SNC’s Martin Luther King Junior Day celebration.

James and Joanne Sweeney perform “This Little Light of Mine” to kick off SNC’s Martin Luther King Junior Day celebration.

Lift every voice and sing

by Eric Tiongson White County News   On Monday, northeast Georgia was united in celebration. The Sautee Nacoochee Center celebrated Martin Luther King Day by hosting their annual MLK Day event, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Roughly 100 people packed into the SNC to celebrate the life of Dr.
 Lieutenant Shad Sosebee and the White County fire services team work to quell the weekend fire.

Lieutenant Shad Sosebee and the White County fire services team work to quell the weekend fire.

Weekend house fire kills one

by Patrick Fargason White County News   On the afternoon of January 18, White County Fire Services were dispatched to the area of Tom Bell Road and McGee Drive following reports of a residential house fire.
Cleveland Firefighters Bo Medlock, Michael Armor and Seth Weaver got a look at the new truck at Sutphen’s headquarters in Amlin, OH a few weeks earlier.

Cleveland Firefighters Bo Medlock, Michael Armor and Seth Weaver got a look at the new truck at Sutphen’s headquarters in Amlin, OH a few weeks earlier.

‘A Pleasant Surprise’

by Eric Tiongson White County News   In August of 2023, the city of Cleveland received a grant of $952,380 for a new fire truck. This week, the truck passed through its new home in White County.
Cleveland’s downtown square was peaceful and quiet on Friday morning as the snow began to come down over White County. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Cleveland’s downtown square was peaceful and quiet on Friday morning as the snow began to come down over White County. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Snow day

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Last week, White County experienced a rare phenomenon: a snow day. On Friday, Jan. 10, White County was hit by Winter Storm Cora, resulting in snow and ice covering the county.
Cleveland Public Works searches for the source of the leak on the morning of Jan. 9. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Cleveland Public Works searches for the source of the leak on the morning of Jan. 9. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Water leak briefly closes businesses

by Eric Tiongson White County News   A leak in the city of Cleveland’s water line interrupted services for several businesses and one home on the morning of Jan. 9.
Following three public hearings, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to re-incorporate its charter during its regular meeting January 13.

Following three public hearings, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to re-incorporate its charter during its regular meeting January 13.

Cleveland OKs re-incorporation of city charter

by Patrick Fargason White County News   Following three public hearings, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to re-incorporate its charter during its regular meeting January 13.
2024 was a year to be celebrated by Cleveland residents, marked by growth, innovation, and community collaboration. From updated city planning to thriving local businesses, the city has made significant strides in fostering development while maintaining its small-town charm.

2024 was a year to be celebrated by Cleveland residents, marked by growth, innovation, and community collaboration. From updated city planning to thriving local businesses, the city has made significant strides in fostering development while maintaining its small-town charm.

Downtown business development hit its stride in 2024

by Basil Ray White County News   2024 was a year to be celebrated by Cleveland residents, marked by growth, innovation, and community collaboration.