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Pharmacist Ray Black sits for the first-ever haircut from Nathan McIntyre at Nate’s Barbershop, which opened Monday in Black’s new development, Cleveland Drug Plaza on West Kytle Street. Read more about the changes on 7A. (Photo submitted)

Pharmacist Ray Black sits for the first-ever haircut from Nathan McIntyre at Nate’s Barbershop, which opened Monday in Black’s new development, Cleveland Drug Plaza on West Kytle Street. Read more about the changes on 7A. (Photo submitted)

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Cleveland Drug Plaza adds business

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 5, 2020
A newly renovated addition to downtown Cleveland is open, which will eventually be home to three businesses. The Cleveland Drug Plaza on West Kytle Street, owned by local businessman Ray Black, welcomed Nate’s Barbershop as its first occupant March 2.
Coronavirus has come to Georgia.

Coronavirus has come to Georgia.

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Caution, not panic, urged as coronavirus arrives in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
by Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Coronavirus has come to Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp and state health officials confirmed the first cases of coronavirus in Georgia late Monday night. Two people in Fulton County contracted the virus after one of them traveled to Italy.
Cleveland mayoral candidates Annie Sutton and Josh Turner answered questions and greeted the public at the forum. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland mayoral candidates Annie Sutton and Josh Turner answered questions and greeted the public at the forum. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Mayor candidates discuss vision, challenges for Cleveland at forum

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The two Cleveland mayoral candidates had a chance to appeal to voters last week in a forum before early voting started this week for the special election. The forum was hosted by the White County Chamber of Commerce, in conjuction with the White County News and WRWH 93.9 FM Radio.
Robert Crumley

Robert Crumley

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Two locals join State House race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Several races are shaping up for state and federal offices, including two White County residents who joined the District 10 race for State House. Qualifying for these offices began Monday, March 2, and will continue through Friday, March 6.
Carly Adam

Carly Adam

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Race for BOE chair emerges

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
by Stephanie Hill and Wayne Hardy Three contested races emerged early during the qualifying period for county offices, which began Monday and continues through this Friday, March 6. (The following rundown includes candidates who qualified as of the close of Tuesday, March 3.
Joker

Joker

Pets of the Week: March 2

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 2 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Joker is a 1-year-old male lab mix and he loves walks and cuddles. Joker loves to run and play and is so tired of Shelter life.
Quinn Riley Wood

Quinn Riley Wood

Mother arrested for murder

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2020
A mother has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of her 19-month-old child. Quinn Riley Wood, 21 of Cleveland, has been charged with murder, aggravated battery and cruelty to children, the White County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning, March 2.
TMU women's basketball coach Tiek Fields has the Lady Bears back in the AAC tournament for the first time since 2016-17 season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU women's basketball coach Tiek Fields has the Lady Bears back in the AAC tournament for the first time since 2016-17 season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Fields, Lady Bears earn AAC tourney bid

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
After taking over the program in 2017 with only one returning player, Truett McConnell women's basketball coach Tiek Fields has the Lady Bears back in the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
White Creek's Jim Fuller, left, head coach Preston Bowen, and Cameron Hay show off the tournament hardware after winning the Knight's Court Classic. (Photo/WCCA)

White Creek's Jim Fuller, left, head coach Preston Bowen, and Cameron Hay show off the tournament hardware after winning the Knight's Court Classic. (Photo/WCCA)

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White Creek finishes season with tourney title

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
White Creek Christian Academy recently capped off the high school basketball season by winning The Knight's Court Classic championship in Ellijay. The Eagles won four games on the way to the title, knocking Crossroads Academy 74-65 in the championship game.