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Pittard to get severance for advisory role

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News After the announcement of Billy Pittard’s resignation from his position as county manager last week, the White County government has been working to prepare for new leadership. Chairman Travis Turner has helped oversee a transition period for the county.

Battalion Chief Josh Taylor gives a demonstration of the jaws of life on a water bottle, much to the amazement of the crowd. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Delight in preparedness

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News October is Fire Safety Month, and the White County Fire Department has spent it going around the county and spreading the word.

White County Middle School will get an additional SRO, as will White County High School. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Schools adding two SROs for safety

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Two more school resource officers will be keeping White County schools safe soon. On Monday night, the White County Board of Commissioners approved White County Sheriff Rick Kelley’s request to add the two officers, known commonly as SROs, to his staff.

About 3,000 ducks will be released into the Chattahoochee River on Saturday in an epic race to the finish line. (Photo/Zach Taylor)

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Great Helen Duck Race returns this weekend

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Staff Report On Saturday, Helen will have its ducks in a row. The Great Helen Duck Race returns for its ninth year on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event, hosted by Family Promise of White and Habersham, offers a $5,000 cash prize to the first place finisher.

Early voting continues through Nov. 1.

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Voter turnout nearing record

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News This is looking like a record year for voting. As of the end of the day Tuesday, 6,812 people had already voted early in person in White County, according to data provided by the White County Elections and Registrations Office.

Andy Allen takes it all in, admiring the restored graves in Bean Creek Cemetery. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Revitalized

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Andy Allen is beyond excited for Saturday. It’s been 18 years in the making.

County Manager Billy Pittard announced that he was stepping down from his position. (Photo/submitted)

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Pittard stepping down

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News White County will be getting a new county manager. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 22, County Manager Billy Pittard announced that he was stepping down from his position.

June Krise is challenging Incumbent Bo Hatchett.

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Hatchett, Krise vie for District 50 Senate seat

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Bo Hatchett by Julianne Akers CNI News Service State Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia) is vying for his third term this November representing Georgia State Senate District 50. This year he is facing a Democratic challenger June Krise of White County.

Voters wait in line to check in to vote early Tuesday morning at the White County Elections and Registration Office. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Tuesday busy for early voting

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Voters were ready to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting Tuesday. Supervisor of Elections Amie Veater said about five people were lined up at the Mauney Building as early as 7 a.m.

Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner reads to students at Mt. Yonah Elementary School last year. This year, he’s getting students involved in the Mayor’s Reading Club. (Photo/submitted)

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Join the club

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Josh Turner’s first visit to a classroom as mayor of Cleveland was in 2022 when Emily Havard invited him to speak to her kindergarten class during Community Helpers Week. “I really enjoyed it,” Turner said. “My favorite part is the questions...