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Lance Kelley is the Warriors' top returning runner on the boy's squad. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lance Kelley is the Warriors' top returning runner on the boy's squad. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS cross country teams running toward the start of the 2021 season

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 22, 2021
With the weather warming up, it means it's almost time for the start of the high school cross country season. The White County High School runners have been putting in some mileage this summer, getting ready for the start of the new season.
The annual Stuff the Bus event is set to take place July 23-Aug. 3. Pictured is Darren Sledge, transportation director, Dr. Laurie Burkett, superintendent, and Scott Justus, assistant superintendent, with the bus in 2020. (File photo)

The annual Stuff the Bus event is set to take place July 23-Aug. 3. Pictured is Darren Sledge, transportation director, Dr. Laurie Burkett, superintendent, and Scott Justus, assistant superintendent, with the bus in 2020. (File photo)

Ready to stuff the bus

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Will you help stuff the bus? The community is invited to donate school supplies for White County students from July 23 to Aug. 3, when a school bus will be parked in front of Walmart in Cleveland.
With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

Millage rate hearings set to begin

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes. The White County Board of Education and cities of Cleveland and Helen are advertising lowering of their millage rates.
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain.

Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain.

Ridge Road repair work continues

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain. Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins said that they hope to get the bank stabilized within the next 10 days, as long as the weather cooperates. Following that, a curb will be installed and the street repaved.
Jeremy Black

Jeremy Black

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Grand Jury indicts 38 defendants

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The White County Grand Jury returned 33 true bills indictments, and one no bill, when they met on July 12. There were 38 individuals indicted, among them a Cleveland man accused of involuntary manslaughter following the death of a Mableton resident.
The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention.

The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention.

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Helen to examine police base pay

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention. Commissioner Steve Fowler broached the issue at the city’s July 20 meeting. He said the police department is short-staffed and wanted to look at solutions.
The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.

The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.

City election qualifying on horizon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The cities of Cleveland and Helen are set to hold elections later this year. Qualifying for those elections is scheduled for Aug. 16-20. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 2. *** Cleveland The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.
David Foster

David Foster

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Three new directors elected during Habersham EMC annual meeting

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
by Brian Wellmeier CNI News Service   Habersham Electric Membership aCorporation (HEMC) elected new leaders during a July 15 business meeting held at the Habersham County Ninth Grade Academy. HEMC President Bryan Ferguson spoke to the crowd in attendance before the votes were counted.
Colton Adam, left, and Malachi Russell, No. 31, try to bring down running back Jackson Krilla during a drill Monday morning at WCMS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Colton Adam, left, and Malachi Russell, No. 31, try to bring down running back Jackson Krilla during a drill Monday morning at WCMS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCMS Warriors prep for season

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 22, 2021
It's been a busy summer for the members of the White County Middle School football team as the Warriors prepare for the upcoming season. WCMS will field two teams again this fall, competing in the seventh and eighth grade divisions of the Mountain Athletic Conference.
One person has been charged after hitting an Exxon Gas Station sign on Wednesday, July 14. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

One person has been charged after hitting an Exxon Gas Station sign on Wednesday, July 14. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

One charged in July 14 wreck

Stephanie Hill
Monday, July 19, 2021
A driver has been charged after his vehicle hit an Exxon gas station sign on July 14. According to Georgia State Patrol, James Mack Garrett, 46, of Cleveland, was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer northbound on U.S. 129 just south of Underwood Farm Road, when the vehicle went off the road to the right.