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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.
Jamal Davis (Photo Courtesy Hall County Sheriff's Office)

Jamal Davis (Photo Courtesy Hall County Sheriff's Office)

Charges pending against scammers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Charges are pending for two people from New York for their involvement in scamming a White County resident.
The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets). 

The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets). 

Child Safety Seat checks to be held Sept. 22

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets).