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Michael Powell spoke to White County Board of Education members at their meeting on Sept. 28. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Michael Powell spoke to White County Board of Education members at their meeting on Sept. 28. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

‘Social justice’ concern discussed again at school board

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A member of a citizens group that has claimed elements of critical race theory and Marxism are in local schools spoke again before the White County Board of Education. During the public comment period of a Sept.
Herschel and Marjorie Gordon recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Herschel is set to turn 100 on Oct. 1. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Herschel and Marjorie Gordon recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Herschel is set to turn 100 on Oct. 1. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Celebrating 100

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
How would you feel to reach 100 years old? It’s a milestone that not many people can say they’ve achieved, but 99-year-old Herschel Gordon of Cleveland is set to reach the milestone Friday, Oct. 1. “I don’t feel no different.
Get to know the Cleveland candidates.

Get to know the Cleveland candidates.

Get to know City Council candidates

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Ward 3 Seat Jeremy McClure It’s time for change –that’s why Jeremy McClure, 27, said he wanted to run for the Ward 3 seat on the Cleveland City Council.
Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Candidate public forums begin Oct. 5

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A pair of candidate forums are planned for October ahead of city elections. Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

More vaccine help arrives as COVID number decrease

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 8 cases per day according to a Sept.
Members of The Bridge Church were among those helping at a work day Sept. 26 at the future day center for Family Promise. (Photo courtesy Martie Brooks)

Members of The Bridge Church were among those helping at a work day Sept. 26 at the future day center for Family Promise. (Photo courtesy Martie Brooks)

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Family Promise acquires property for new center

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Family Promise of White & Habersham has acquired a home property that will soon serve as its new family day center, aiding its mission to combat homelessness in the community. The nonprofit group closed on the 403 West Kytle Street property (across from Jack P. Nix Elementary School) last week.
Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County.

Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County.

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WCSO investigating commercial burglary

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Authorities responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a business in White County. According to a media release from White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, WCSO responded to Alexander Auto Glass, 11 Dandelion Court, for a call about a commercial burglary.
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.