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A youth had a chance to test out a fire hose with the help of a local firefighter at a previous Touch-A-Truck event.

A youth had a chance to test out a fire hose with the help of a local firefighter at a previous Touch-A-Truck event.

Touch-A-Truck family event planned for Oct. 2

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
All ages are invited to Touch-A-Truck: A Family Safety, Health & Preparedness Fair on the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2.
The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments.

The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments.

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Helen approves pay raise for administrative staff

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments. The Helen City Commission voted at a Sept. 21 meeting for a 10% pay hike for administrative city employees.
Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting for Cleveland, Helen to start in October

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Early voting begins next week for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. Cleveland early voting is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and continue on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall. There also will be early voting on Saturday, Oct.
White County officials say they are taking a methodical approach to exploring the idea of constructing a building that could be used for responding to a pandemic or other emergency situation.

White County officials say they are taking a methodical approach to exploring the idea of constructing a building that could be used for responding to a pandemic or other emergency situation.

County considers plan for emergency mass care facility

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 23, 2021
White County officials say they are taking a methodical approach to exploring the idea of constructing a building that could be used for responding to a pandemic or other emergency situation. At an Aug.
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

COVID case rates continue recent decline

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 11.
Pictured are Jessica and Ben Dollins in front of Mountain View Nutrition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured are Jessica and Ben Dollins in front of Mountain View Nutrition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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New store coming to downtown Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 23, 2021
A new business is coming to downtown Cleveland. Mountain View Nutrition is a “healthy fast food” store that will have items for breakfast and lunch, said owner Jessica Dollins.
White County High School’s 2021 SAT scores have risen, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.

White County High School’s 2021 SAT scores have risen, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.

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SAT scores rise for WCHS students

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 23, 2021
White County High School’s 2021 SAT scores have risen, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education. The total mean score for students increased from 1038 to 1092. White County’s total mean scores in prior years were 1044 in 2019, 1076 in 2018 and 1051 in 2017.
Agrifest Country Market returns this Saturday, celebrating White County’s agricultural heritage.

Agrifest Country Market returns this Saturday, celebrating White County’s agricultural heritage.

Agrifest, History Day set for Saturday in downtown Cleveland

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Agrifest Country Market returns this Saturday, celebrating White County’s agricultural heritage. The White County Chamber of Commerce will host the 15th Agrifest Country Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25 in downtown Cleveland.
Senior Liana O'Kelly has been swinging a hot bat in the middle of the Lady Warriors' lineup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Senior Liana O'Kelly has been swinging a hot bat in the middle of the Lady Warriors' lineup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors chase top spot in region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
With two weeks left on the regular season softball schedule, the biggest issue facing the Region 7-AAA teams might be the weather. Over the past week, most of the teams in region have had games postponed due to the wet weather, and this week hasn't started any better.