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Juneteenth marked with celebration

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Sautee Nacoochee Center, in conjunction with the Nacoochee United Methodist Church, held a Juneteenth Recognition and Remembrance ceremony on Saturday, June 18. Juneteenth National Independence Day Act commemorates its second year as a Federal holiday. It’s origin is much older.

Michael Humphrey, retiring program manager at the Cleveland library, points out the intricacies of the ScanPro microfiche reader to the new program manager, Emily McConnell.

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Changing of the guard at Cleveland library

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Other than reference books, modern libraries don’t keep old books. If a book is not being checked out regularly, it has to be moved out to make room for the books people are asking for.

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LeFevre named Fire Division Chief

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Mike LeFevre has been appointed the new Fire Division Chief, White County Public Safety Director David Murphy announced last week. “After and extensive selection process, and the review of many qualified candidates, we have chosen Mike LeFevre as our new Chief,” Murphy said.

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2 face murder charges in ovrdose death

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

On June 10, 2022, The Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and the White County Sherriff’s Office arrested two individuals involved with the overdose death of Dylan Jimmy Grizzle of Cleveland.

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Balloons return to Helen

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

This weekend, a group of colorful hot air balloons will descend upon Helen for the annual Helen to Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race. This event will be held on the mornings and evenings of Thursday, June 2 through Saturday, June 4.

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Class of 2022 takes center stage

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The Class of 2022 took part in graduation ceremonies at White County High School May 27. More graduation photos can be found inside this week's paper.

Shown from left are WCHS industrial mechanics teacher Tim Mayo, Assistant Principal Angie Helton, Principal Mary Anne Collier, White County Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Gary VanWambeke (Freudenberg NOK vice president for Global Lead Center Transmission and Driveline Seals) and Wyman Hare, Cleveland plant manager for Freudenberg NOK. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Freudenberg NOK donates over $50,000 to WCHS industrial maintenance program

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

White County High School's industrial maintenance program has received a boost from the Cleveland plant of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. Company representatives presented a check for $57,630 to the White County Board of Education on Thursday, Sept. 26.

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White County has first confirmed rabies case of 2019

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

A recent incident on Paradise Valley Road is White County’s first confirmed case of rabies in 2019. On Saturday, Aug. 10, homeowners alerted by barking outside found a skunk chasing their dog in its kennel, according to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan.

This overhead shot shows all the vendors and activities at Yonah Mountain Vineyard during Crush Fest. (Submitted photos)

Crush Fest set to celebrate 10 years

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Yonah Mountain Vineyards will host the 10th anniversary of its annual Crush Fest Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Headlines in the July 18 issue of the White County News

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Headlines in this week's edition: Dyer Farms Store opens in Cleveland Ministry founder remembered for dedication to others The Valley Where They Danced play coming to Sautee Center Community connections Local runs in Peachtree Road Race Warriors working toward Aug.