government

Mike Melton named interim county manager

Former county manager Mike Melton will return to the post on an interim basis beginning March 28. The White County Board of Commissioners announced the move Thursday morning, March 24, following a called meeting.

Zoning review keeps proposed Family Promise center in limbo

The Cleveland City Council delayed a decision on a rezoning request by Family Promise of White & Habersham on property planned to serve as the nonprofit’s operations center for its mission to combat family homelessness. Seating was full in the City Council meeting room Dec.

County changes plan for $6 million in ARPA funds

The White County Board of Commissioners has changed its designated use for nearly $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were once being considered for constructing a multipurpose building that could house emergency and pandemic response operations.

Helen to review options for reducing open container violations

Helen city ordinances prohibit the carrying of open containers of alcoholic beverages on public properties – but such instances appear to be happening more often than officials would like to see. Discussion at the Nov. 16 city commission meeting turned to what could be done to address the concern.

Commissioners name sole finalist for next county manager

The White County Board of Commissioners has named Eastman City Manager Jason Cobb as its sole finalist for county manager.