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The White County Board of Commissioners held their first budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

The White County Board of Commissioners held their first budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

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County holds first budget hearing

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners held their first budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Finance Director Jodi Ligon presented the $27,899,196 budget, which includes a general fund balance of $22,494,047.
Lindsey Burke was an All-Region pick last year as a freshman, and will be a key cog in the Lady Warriors' attack this fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lindsey Burke was an All-Region pick last year as a freshman, and will be a key cog in the Lady Warriors' attack this fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC squad begins prep for another run at state

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 24, 2021
In 42 days, the White County High School volleyball team will tip off the 2021 season against East Jackson.
White County Fire Chief Seth Weaver with the AED. (Submitted photos)

White County Fire Chief Seth Weaver with the AED. (Submitted photos)

White County receives AEDs from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation named White County Fire Services a 2021 grant recipient.  The $15,540 grant will be used to purchase 12 Zoll AutomatedExternal Defibrillators(AEDs), which will help ensure our community is safer and better prepared for emergencies.
A boil water notice has been issued on Friday, June 18 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Ash St, Old Nacoochee Rd, portion of Church St, Yonah Springs Charles Dr., Three-M Court, Woodman Hall Rd, Parkview Dr., Spring St., Brady St, Pine St, Russell St., Dixon Dr., Faulkner St, Clara Bell Dr., Oakwood Ct., Cagle St., Carroll St., and E Jarrard St. 

A boil water notice has been issued on Friday, June 18 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Ash St, Old Nacoochee Rd, portion of Church St, Yonah Springs Charles Dr., Three-M Court, Woodman Hall Rd, Parkview Dr., Spring St., Brady St, Pine St, Russell St., Dixon Dr., Faulkner St, Clara Bell Dr., Oakwood Ct., Cagle St., Carroll St., and E Jarrard St. 

Boil water notice issued by Cleveland

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
UPDATE: The boil water notice has been lifted. A boil water notice has been issued on Friday, June 18 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Ash St, Old Nacoochee Rd, portion of Church St, Yonah Springs Charles Dr., Three-M Court, Woodman Hall Rd, Parkview Dr.
Shanda Murphy

Shanda Murphy

White County announces interim county manager

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
White County has announced that Shanda Murphy will serve as the interim county manager starting June 26. The move comes following the resignation of current county manager Jason Cobb, whose last day will be June 25. Cobb started working as the county manager in April 2020.
Hannah Satterfield Tallulah Falls School

Hannah Satterfield Tallulah Falls School

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WCHS graduates take over area varsity programs

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A pair of White County High School graduates will begin their high school coaching careers when the 2021-22 academic year begins. Hannah (Wall) Satterfield has been named the golf coach at Tallulah Falls School, while Logan Turner is the new cross country head coach at Lumpkin County High School.
Jenni Shepard

Jenni Shepard

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Truett's Shepard promoted to VP for Athletics

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Jenny Gregory   Truett McConnell University has appointed longtime athletic director and softball Jenni Shepard to Vice President for Athletics. Since being named Athletic Director in April 2018, Shepard has made an enormous impact on the TMU campus, earning the respect of her peers.
Kristi Casey of Sautee Nacoochee was part of the Boom Chicago improv theater. Jordan Peele (Get Out, Key & Peele), shown at top right in this photo from around 2001-2002, is among the famous names she’s worked with. (Photo by Christy Ju/Boom Chicago Comedy Theatre)

Kristi Casey of Sautee Nacoochee was part of the Boom Chicago improv theater. Jordan Peele (Get Out, Key & Peele), shown at top right in this photo from around 2001-2002, is among the famous names she’s worked with. (Photo by Christy Ju/Boom Chicago Comedy Theatre)

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For the love of comedy

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Kristi Casey says her experience in improvisational comedy has brought laughs to audiences, but the art form has also helped her grow personally and enjoy a sense of community with others.
The Helen City Commissioner has approved appointments to the newly reauthorized Helen Downtown Development Authority.

The Helen City Commissioner has approved appointments to the newly reauthorized Helen Downtown Development Authority.

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Helen DDA members appointed

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Helen City Commissioner has approved appointments to the newly reauthorized Helen Downtown Development Authority. The seven-member board will serve on staggered terms, with two members serving two-year terms, two serving four-year terms, and three serving six-year terms.