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Campers at Camp Barney Medintz near Cleveland took time out to make posters and write cards to local officials and businesses thanking them for their contributions to this year’s summer camp experience. The effort acknowledges the camp’s 57-year history and connection with White County.

The Valley Where They Danced play coming to Sautee Center

For the second time this year, local author Emory Jones will have one of his works on stage at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. The Valley Where They Danced is a two-act play that Jones wrote, based off his novel of the same title. The slate of shows opens Thursday, Aug. 1.

Resident plans to seek state House seat

A White County resident says he plans to challenge state Rep. Terry Rogers in the Republican 2020 primary for the District 10 seat. Robert Crumley, 23, says he’s running with a focus on helping average Georgians – something he believes some state elected officials have failed to do.

Millage hearings scheduled for county, city, school board

The next three weeks will be busy, as the White County Commissioners, City of Cleveland and White County Board of Education all hold their millage hearings. Hearings were set to begin Thursday, July 18, at 8 a.m. for the county and 9 a.m. for Cleveland.

PETS OF THE WEEK: JULY 15

Pets of the week for the week of July 15 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Raven is a two-year-old handsome, fluffy and sweet boy looking for his for forever home. Lady is a six-month-old Lab mix. She is sweet, but shy girl who loves to snuggle.

CITY OF CLEVELAND SETS REFERENDUM ON EARLIER SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOL

Last year it was Helen, and this year it’s time for Cleveland residents to decide whether alcoholic beverages can be served earlier on Sundays, as allowed by state law passed last year. At a meeting earlier this month, the Cleveland City Council approved putting the item on a Nov.