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Hardman Farm, one of White County’s many historical sites, is managed by Will Wagner, who chaired the Historic Overlay Committee. (file photo)

Hardman Farm, one of White County’s many historical sites, is managed by Will Wagner, who chaired the Historic Overlay Committee. (file photo)

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Moving history forward

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   Historic preservation has been a topic in White County for some time now, and the community is waiting to hear when the White County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to discuss and eventually vote on the proposed plan.
Tristan Harris pours a sample of Concord, a sweet wine from Habersham Winery, during a wine tasting last week. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Tristan Harris pours a sample of Concord, a sweet wine from Habersham Winery, during a wine tasting last week. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Napa of the South

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Friday, August 25, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Tom Slick had been in California, and when he came to North Georgia, he looked at the land and thought it would be interesting if he could grow grapes here. “It was just an idea,” Slick said. That idea helped spawn an industry that generates close to $5.
Warrior Band Director Michael Pickett and Band Booster President Donnie Filaski accept the truck and graphic wrap donation from Turbo’s Steve Syfan, Nicky Smith and Mike Trump. (Photo/submitted)

Warrior Band Director Michael Pickett and Band Booster President Donnie Filaski accept the truck and graphic wrap donation from Turbo’s Steve Syfan, Nicky Smith and Mike Trump. (Photo/submitted)

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Warrior Band gets new truck

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County High School Warrior Band made a bold entrance at the first game of the season, and it wasn’t just their space-themed show.
The historic home of Rush Mauney is transported to its new land through downtown Cleveland in 1978. (Photo/submitted)

The historic home of Rush Mauney is transported to its new land through downtown Cleveland in 1978. (Photo/submitted)

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Zoning around history

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   When Rush Mauney bought his historic home, it was about to be torn down, but Mauney being a lover of history and historic homes was not going to let that happen. Mauney made a deal with owners at the time that if he could move it, he could take it.
The deadline to qualify for seats up for reelection in both Cleveland and Helen is Friday.

The deadline to qualify for seats up for reelection in both Cleveland and Helen is Friday.

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Qualifying ends Friday for seats in Cleveland, Helen

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
by Noah Johnson and Samantha Sinclair White County News   Qualifying began Monday for municipal elections, and five people showed they were ready to run for office. The deadline to qualify for seats up for reelection in both Cleveland and Helen is Friday.
Rebecca Yardley

Rebecca Yardley

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Yardley resigns from city council

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Rebecca Yardley is resigning from the Cleveland City Council, effective Aug. 31. She shared her intent to resign in a letter dated Aug. 21 to Mayor Josh Turner and the city council.
Korri Gibson is the chamber’s first Stellar Service Award winner. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Korri Gibson is the chamber’s first Stellar Service Award winner. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Chamber presents annual awards

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Staff reports   The White County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Wednesday, naming the county’s Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and its first-ever Stellar Service Award recipient, among other recognitions.
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Qualifying starts Monday

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Qualifying for municipal elections in both Cleveland and Helen starts Monday morning. In Cleveland, the mayor and two city council seats will be up for reelection. In Helen, two city commission seats will be up for reelection.
Walter Joey Drew

Walter Joey Drew

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Gym owner jailed on felony porn charges

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A local gym owner remained in jail Tuesday on local charges while an investigation continued in two counties. Walter Joey Drew, 40, of Cleveland, was arrested on Aug.
Road signage directs visitors to historic locations in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. Some local leaders see a need to establish protections for historic areas in the county. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Road signage directs visitors to historic locations in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. Some local leaders see a need to establish protections for historic areas in the county. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Protecting the character

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   In 2018, the White County Board of Commissioners began the process of forming a committee to investigate and establish protections for historical sites, residential homes, campgrounds and more.