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One arrested following SWAT team standoff

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

A Cleveland man has been arrested following a standoff that started on April 20 and continued into April 21. Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker said officers responded to a 911 call on White Street in regards to a physical assault.

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Controversial Georgia election laws tackled in U.S. Senate hearing

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Georgia’s controversial new voting laws took center stage Tuesday at a U.S. Senate hearing where majority Democrats blasted changes in state voting rules as a revival of the Jim Crow era of segregation.

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Kemp draws 2022 primary challenge in former Democrat Jones

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Friday, April 16, 2021

By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Vernon Jones, a former Democratic state lawmaker and one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies in Georgia, is the latest Republican to open a 2022 primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Warnock draws early 2022 election challengers for U.S. Senate

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has drawn the first Republican challengers in his bid to hold the seat he won in historic fashion during the 2020 election cycle. Latham Saddler, an Atlanta banking executive and U.S.

Julian Galassi had two hits and an RBI in the series finale against Kentucky Christian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears sweep AAC series during five-game win streak

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Truett McConnell picked up a 12-3 win Tuesday in South Carolina over Bob Jones University, getting a win over the Bruins for the second time this season.

TMU's Lauren Bergevine was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo/TMU)

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Truett players earn AAC honors

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

For for the third time in program history, the The Truett McConnell women's soccer is a part of the NAIA National Tournament.

Jacob Matthewson, right, congratulates Caleb Reddy as he walks off the field following the fifth inning of the win over Cherokee Bluff. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors knock off No. 6 Bluff; home playoff berth within reach

Mark Turner

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Last week, the White County Warriors clinched the program's first trip to the state baseball playoffs since 2014. This week, the squad is trying to earn the first home state playoff series since 20??.

The Cleveland City Council approved amendments to its alcohol ordinance and lifted a moratorium on issuing new alcohol licenses at its April 12 meeting.

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Cleveland OK’s alcohol ordinance amendments and lifts moratorium

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Cleveland City Council approved amendments to its alcohol ordinance and lifted a moratorium on issuing new alcohol licenses at its April 12 meeting.

Kimberly Tallman demonstrates what dispatchers do when a call comes in. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Behind the scenes, E-911 dispatchers serve as lifeline to those in emergencies

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, April 15, 2021

When there’s an emergency in White County, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS crews are soon to follow. Before responders head out to help, however, it’s E-911 dispatchers who serve as first contact for a person calling in distress.

Bobby Parks

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‘Coach’ Bobby Parks remembered for guiding youth, generosity to others

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Bobby Parks left a lasting mark as a coach in White County, but he is also being remembered for the impact his generosity had on many youth and the community. Parks, of Cleveland, passed away April 2 at age 88. “He was just a kind-hearted, sweet person.