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Renshaw hired as new county manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Michael R. Renshaw, who has over 29 years of experience in local government, was hired Monday to be the new White County Manager. He is expected to begin his new duties around the first of July. “He comes very highly recommended, with a very strong resume,” commission chairman Travis Turner said.
Expansion of facility that hosts 7,000 kids annually will not come at expense to county, commissioners say.

Expansion of facility that hosts 7,000 kids annually will not come at expense to county, commissioners say.

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County approves $15 million in bonds for Woodlands Camp

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
White County commissioners voted Monday to approve a resolution authorizing Woodlands Camp and Conference Center to issue up to $15 million revenue bonds through the White County Development Authority for expansion and renovation of the facility.
White County Commissioners are switching employee insurance.

White County Commissioners are switching employee insurance.

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County workers won’t see big jump in health premiums next year

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
White County Commissioners are nearing the finish line with the county’s 2022-23 budget. They voted unanimously Tuesday to switch employee insurance carriers next year back to Cigna, the company the county used two years ago.
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Renshaw finalist for county manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
White County Commissioners last week named local government veteran Mike Renshaw as the sole finalist to be the next county manager. Renshaw has over 29 years of experience in local government leadership and management.
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

Commissioners lament rising costs of improvements

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening, but lamented the skyrocketing cost of materials needed to do the work. Commissioners awarded All About Asphalt of Athens, Ga.
Sheriff Rick Kelley appeared at the County Commission meeting Monday to seek authorization to order two 2022 Ford Explorers.

Sheriff Rick Kelley appeared at the County Commission meeting Monday to seek authorization to order two 2022 Ford Explorers.

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Sheriff’s office to purchase vehicles

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The White County Sheriff’s Office will be placing orders for two new vehicles, but there might be snow on the ground before they’re on the street.
Early Voting Starts May 2nd and will continue until May 20.

Early Voting Starts May 2nd and will continue until May 20.

Early voting for May primary gets underway next week

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Early voting in the May primary election will begin Monday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at the County Voting Offices at 1241 Helen Highway Suite 210-A in Cleveland. On the ballot will be local candidates for school board and county commission, as well races for the U.S.
County Commissioners looking to replace the floor in the County Health Department.

County Commissioners looking to replace the floor in the County Health Department.

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County seeking bids for health dept. floor

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners voted to advertise for bids to replace much of the flooring at the county health department and approved three zoning changes during a called meeting April 14.
Joey Cason

Joey Cason

County manager resigns suddenly

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 24, 2022
For the second time in a year, White County will be searching for a new county manager following the resignation of Joey Cason. Cason sent notice to the county Board of Commissioners this past Saturday stating his last day would be Friday, April 1.