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Water price is expected to rise in the new year for Water Authority customers.

Water price is expected to rise in the new year for Water Authority customers.

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Water customers can expect rate hike

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Executive Director Edwin Nix made a presentation on behalf of the White County Water Authority at the Cleveland City Council meeting on May 9. Nix gave a recap of where the price of water has been for the last year and the projected increase for the 2023 fiscal year.
From left, Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker, CPD Officers Rayner, Riebold, Addis, and Sims sporting bullet proof vests and President of North Georgia Mountains Lodge #112 Micheal Palmer at the city council meeting held on May 9. (Ashley Blair/WCN)

From left, Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker, CPD Officers Rayner, Riebold, Addis, and Sims sporting bullet proof vests and President of North Georgia Mountains Lodge #112 Micheal Palmer at the city council meeting held on May 9. (Ashley Blair/WCN)

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FOP donates vests to Cleveland PD

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Cleveland Police Department was selected as the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)/Georgia Mountains Lodge recipient of the “Protect the Protectors” bulletproof vest program.
Vicki Aiken came before the Cleveland City Council on May 9 to raise awareness for her literacy program.

Vicki Aiken came before the Cleveland City Council on May 9 to raise awareness for her literacy program.

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Foundational Literacy project is coming to White County

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Vicki Aiken came before the Cleveland City Council on May 9, to explain the goals of their non-profit Foundational Literacy program. Aiken is a retired teacher and before moving to White County she and her husband had created a book ministry that they ran for six years.
The City of Cleveland denied a zoning request at the May 9 meeting.

The City of Cleveland denied a zoning request at the May 9 meeting.

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Cleveland denies request for zoning change

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Cleveland City Council denied a zoning request from the Cleveland Church of God Inc. at their May 9 meeting. The church was asking permission from the council to rezone a property at 1882 East Kytle Street from B-II Highway Commercial to B-I Central Business.
The Cleveland City Council approved a new Downtown Development Authority Map.

The Cleveland City Council approved a new Downtown Development Authority Map.

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Cleveland okays new map for DDA

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Cleveland City Council voted to approve a new map that will expand the Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) area of influence at the May 2 meeting.
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Cleveland picks Harris to be City Administrator

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The City of Cleveland has announced that Kevin Harris has been named the sole finalist for the position of City Administrator. The Cleveland City Council voted on Tuesday afternoon to name Mr. Harris as the sole finalist, officials said in a press release Wednesday morning.
City will review statutes to prepare for future growth

City will review statutes to prepare for future growth

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Cleveland eyes zoning overhaul

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Director of Economic Development and Planning Tom O’Bryant said Cleveland’s current property zoning ordinance should be revamped in light of anticipated future growth at the April 4 council meeting.
The Cleveland City Council approved to allow short-term rental within city limits.

The Cleveland City Council approved to allow short-term rental within city limits.

Cleveland OKs changes for short-term rental units

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Cleveland City Council approved a short-term rental ordinance and related zoning amendment at its March 14 meeting, setting rules and offering more opportunities for temporary lodging.
At its March 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved the first consideration of two ordinanceamendments.

At its March 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved the first consideration of two ordinanceamendments.

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Curbside alcohol sales, pawnshop ordinances get initial approval

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
At its March 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved the first consideration of an amendment to an alcohol beverage ordinance that will allow sales through curbside pickup. Businesses that offer this service will have to adhere to guidelines stipulated in the amendment.
Tom O'Bryant

Tom O'Bryant

O’Bryant to lead city’s economic development

Ashley Blair
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Cleveland City Administrator Tom O’Bryant has been named the city’s new economic development and planning director. The Cleveland City Council announced the change at its March 7 called meeting. O’Bryant has been city administrator since 2017.