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Jacob and Trenton Ravan both helped improve White County Middle School’s gaga pit space through their Eagle Scout service projects. (Photo/submitted)

Jacob and Trenton Ravan both helped improve White County Middle School’s gaga pit space through their Eagle Scout service projects. (Photo/submitted)

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Ravan joins brother, six percent as newest Eagle Scout

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Troop 140’s newest Eagle Scout improved a project his brother completed just two years ago. Trenton Ravan earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America Jan. 5, and was recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony Saturday.
(Photo/Bryce Barrett, White County Public Safety)

(Photo/Bryce Barrett, White County Public Safety)

Fire destroys Cleveland home

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Both White County Fire Services and Cleveland Fire Department responded to a call about a residential fire on Hiawatha Hills Road in Cleveland Saturday shortly before 9 p.m. Once on the scene, firefighters reported a fully involved mobile home.
Cleveland's water rates will increase by 10 percent, and sewer rates will increase by 5 percent.

Cleveland's water rates will increase by 10 percent, and sewer rates will increase by 5 percent.

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Cleveland to increase water, garbage rates

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Following a second public hearing on increasing water and sewer rates and tap and connection fees, the Cleveland city council unanimously approved the proposed increases at its meeting Monday.
White County Middle School was the subject of false threat last week.

White County Middle School was the subject of false threat last week.

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School threat a hoax

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A threat made against White County Middle School last week was determined to be a hoax, but not before disrupting a school day and causing many students to stay home.
Harold Link, who passed away Jan. 13, was an active participant in Helen’s Alpine history. He was part of a band that played at the Old Heidelberg Restaurant and in many events around the city. From left are Hans Raab, Helen Fincher, Joe Hays, Harold Link and Tony Estraella. (Photo/submitted)

Harold Link, who passed away Jan. 13, was an active participant in Helen’s Alpine history. He was part of a band that played at the Old Heidelberg Restaurant and in many events around the city. From left are Hans Raab, Helen Fincher, Joe Hays, Harold Link and Tony Estraella. (Photo/submitted)

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Helen remembers one of its original supporters

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Linda Erbele and Samantha Sinclair White County News   Harold Link, one of the important figures in Helen’s early history as a Bavarian village, passed away Friday. He was 91 years old.
Freddie Warthen

Freddie Warthen

GBI makes arrest in attempted murder-for-hire

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
The GBI arrested a Cleveland man for criminal solicitation in an attempted murder-for-hire case.  Freddie Warthen, 31 of Cleveland, was arrested Jan. 6, and also charged with home invasion and aggravated assault in a separate incident in White County.
Chris Dorsey addressed county commissioners about a neighbor’s application for a short-term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Chris Dorsey addressed county commissioners about a neighbor’s application for a short-term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Commission approves 2 of 3 STR requests

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission approved two conditional use permits for short term rentals and denied one at its meeting Monday night.
The crowd of 85 participants splash into Unicoi Lake for the annual Winter Bear Plunge Saturday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

The crowd of 85 participants splash into Unicoi Lake for the annual Winter Bear Plunge Saturday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Bearing a cold splash: Crowd braves winter water for annual Unicoi plunge

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The water wasn’t too bad Saturday morning. That’s what Collin Thibeau and Bryson Howe thought as they took a dip prior to the official Winter Bear Plunge to test out the water.
Rebecca Yardley, a Cleveland city council person, last week announced her candidacy for chair of the Georgia Republican Party.

Rebecca Yardley, a Cleveland city council person, last week announced her candidacy for chair of the Georgia Republican Party.

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Yardley seeks top state GOP post

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   A Cleveland woman could become the top Republican in the state. Rebecca Yardley, a Cleveland city council person, last week announced her candidacy for chair of the Georgia Republican Party.
White County Board of Elections and Registration members Mike Mays, Todd Marks and Louise Nix take a closer look at the precinct map to find potential polling place locations. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

White County Board of Elections and Registration members Mike Mays, Todd Marks and Louise Nix take a closer look at the precinct map to find potential polling place locations. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Board changes voting location

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Voters in the Blue Creek precinct will have a new polling place, and voters in the Town Creek precinct can look forward to a possible change in their polling place, too.