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Cast members Wayne Todd and Dolly Dollard practice their lines for the upcoming Nativity Experience. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Live from Helen

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News A local church is presenting a live-action Nativity Experience next month. On Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 from 6-8 p.m., Helen First Baptist Church will host a live-action recreation of the nativity scene at Riverside Park in Helen.

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Drought persists, worsens in county

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The drought in White County continues to persist. So far, the month of November has been a dry one, with the county going from Oct. 21 to Nov. 10 with no rainfall.

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Potential STR changes get first reviews

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News During a public hearing that lasted just 33 minutes, the White County Planning Commission heard two main points about plans to make the short-term rental process smoother — that more time was needed to review the plans and that people wanted to continue...

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced -price meals has dramatically increased since the implementation of a pilot program this year. (Source/White County School System School Nutrition)

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More students get free meals under pilot program

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News More kids are getting to eat lunch for free or reduced prices thanks to a pilot program that lets schools directly qualify students.

A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.

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Cleveland takes next step on Talon property

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands. The city council decided, with Mayor Josh Turner breaking the tie, to select Alco Realty’s proposal for the disposition of the 10.

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County splits with elections supervisor

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Government is looking for a new supervisor of elections and registration. On Thursday, Nov. 9, it was announced that Jody Davis was no longer an employee with the county.

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Thank you for your service

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Phillip Richardson, with help from his wife Phyllis, adds a worn out flag to the flaming barrel during the flag retirement ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland on Veterans Day. Scouts from Troops 689 and 5689 led the retirement ceremony after remarks from Bruce Morgan and the Rev.

The headstones of Eugene Stanhope Jarrett and his mother Lucy after cleaning. These stones will continue to lighten over time. (Photo/Cindy Foster Grace)

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Jarrett left these mountains to serve his country

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Friday, November 10, 2023

by Cindy Foster Grace Contributing Writer On Sept. 16, there was a cemetery clean up day at the Bean Creek Baptist Church.

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White County drought increases risks of wildfires

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News For the past few weeks, White County has been in a drought and that has contributed to the amount of fires the county has experienced. Since Nov. 1, the White County Office of Public Safety has responded to seven brush fires.

Vincenu Visuti faces the Planning Commission as he waits to hear their recommendation. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Public outcry forces out facility

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News An after-care facility is withdrawing it’s application after the White County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial to the White County Board of Commissioners. On Monday, Nov.