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Dean Dyer of WRWH opens the second night of Candidate Forums as White County Commission Chair candidates Travis Turner and Chris Dorsey listen. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Candidates share views at forums

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Candidates for local offices got their first opportunity to meet and answer questions from the community in forums organized by the White County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with WRWH and the White County News on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Kelsey Cleveland, Leah Smith and Grace Reyes as Tanya, Donna and Rosie perform “Super Trouper” in “Mamma Mia!” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Here we go again

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News When Director Jessi Reed was planning this year’s production season, “Mamma Mia!” was supposed to be the first show in White County High School’s new Performing Arts Center.

Cinnamon Sullivan

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Sullivan resigns from Helen commission

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News The Helen City Commission announced the resignation of Commissioner Cinnamon Sullivan during their meeting on Tuesday, April 16. Sullivan had served on the commission since 2016, and also owns Cimmi’s Courtyard Cafe in Helen.

Atlanta Hardwood CEO Jim Howard speaks during the second public hearing for amendments to the city’s noise ordinance. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Decibel debate: Proposed change could hurt plant

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland’s draft noise ordinance amendment will hurt operations at the Atlanta Hardwoods site if passed as proposed, representatives told the city council Monday night.

Cleveland City Hall

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City readies for facility upgrades

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The Cleveland City Council took a couple of steps on related real estate issues after a lengthy executive session Monday night.

Mona Painter and Donna Highsmith watch the eclipse through their protective glasses. One popular method to try and get a good photo of the eclipse was to cover your phone camera with the protective glasses. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Looking up

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Those who were looking to see the 2024 solar eclipse in Helen got the royal treatment.

Carolos Lowery fights tears as he speaks about the make up of the selection committee. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Disappointed

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Boos were voiced in support of Quint Moss Tuesday night after the White County Board of Education decided to hire someone else for the White County High School girls basketball head coach position.

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Justus retiring to head Lakeview

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Scott Justus is heading back to Hall County. Just a day prior to the White County Board of Education’s approval of his retirement, Justus was announced as the new middle school director for Lakeview Academy in Gainesville.

Col. Cal Riley, a combat veteran, shares his memories of the Vietnam War as a crowd of about 60 people listen. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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‘Quite a contrast’

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News It was the largest crowd ever for White County’s Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday. Northeast Georgia Veterans Society President Ron Webb said 52 programs had been printed for the event, and they ran out.

Doug Patterson was one of five citizens to speak in support of the recommendation. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Board advises zoning denial

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News After a high-profile public hearing last week, the White County Planning Commission has come to a decision.