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The city of Helen has unveiled its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

The city of Helen has unveiled its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

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Helen holds first budget hearing

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The city of Helen has unveiled its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The Helen City Commission held its first of two public hearings on the budget June 15, though no one from the public commented. The proposed budget shows estimated general fund revenue of $3,493,229.
The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14.

The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14.

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Cleveland OKs spending plan

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14. The budget includes a roughly 4% increase over the current budget, but higher revenues are helping balance it without dipping into fund reserves.
Supporters of a new library building cite the many uses the facility provides to the community, such as youth programs, and needed to accommodate growth. (Submitted photo)

Supporters of a new library building cite the many uses the facility provides to the community, such as youth programs, and needed to accommodate growth. (Submitted photo)

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Group plans to raise funds in campaign for new library

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A committee created to raise money toward the construction of a new public library is getting to work. The fundraising group is part of the new library building committee, and they’ve met recently to discuss the need, costs, fundraisers and more.
Two Cleveland Police Department officers were recently named sergeants. The recognition and pinning was held at the June 7 Cleveland City Council meeting. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker (far left) is shown addressing the new sergeants, from left, Wesley Addis and Denton Vaughan. Addis’ wife, Sheila, and Vaughan’s wife, Amy, were on hand to assist with the pinning. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Two Cleveland Police Department officers were recently named sergeants. The recognition and pinning was held at the June 7 Cleveland City Council meeting. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker (far left) is shown addressing the new sergeants, from left, Wesley Addis and Denton Vaughan. Addis’ wife, Sheila, and Vaughan’s wife, Amy, were on hand to assist with the pinning. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Cleveland PD pins sergeants

News Staff
Friday, June 11, 2021
Two Cleveland Police Department officers were recently named sergeants. The recognition and pinning was held at the June 7 Cleveland City Council meeting. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker (far left) is shown addressing the new sergeants, from left, Wesley Addis and Denton Vaughan.
WCMS teacher and KISS Club adviser Debbie Carter-Dye displays some of the goodies in gift baskets prepared for teachers. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

WCMS teacher and KISS Club adviser Debbie Carter-Dye displays some of the goodies in gift baskets prepared for teachers. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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KISS Club students build teamwork and skills in appreciation project for teachers

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
White County Middle School teachers were treated to gift baskets at their end of the school year lunch. While the gesture made a splash to show appreciation for those who worked through a full year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the project had also served as a lesson months in the making.
Georgia Power has installed two electric vehicle charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

Georgia Power has installed two electric vehicle charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

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Electric vehicle charging now at Freedom Park

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Georgia Power launched two new community electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland on June 7, with complimentary charging available through July 3. Charging sessions require ChargePoint authorization, which is available at georgiapower.chargepoint.
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Elections board member step down

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Applicants are being sought for a vacancy on the White County Board of Elections and Registration. The development follows the departure of Board member Marlon Caldwell, who resigned effective immediately in a June 4 letter to the White County Board of Commissioners.
The White County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, with a possible adoption of the spending plan by the end of the month.

The White County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, with a possible adoption of the spending plan by the end of the month.

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County to hold budget hearing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, with a possible adoption of the spending plan by the end of the month. The first public hearing is scheduled for 8 a.m.
If you haven’t voted in the last few elections, you may need to take action to make sure you still can vote in future cycles.

If you haven’t voted in the last few elections, you may need to take action to make sure you still can vote in future cycles.

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Cards mailed to notify voters of inactive status

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 10, 2021
If you haven’t voted in the last few elections, you may need to take action to make sure you still can vote in future cycles.
The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival wowed the crowds during the showcase, held June 3-5. Pilot Jonathan Wright is shown inside a balloon during inflations last Thursday, holding his dog, Wicket. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival wowed the crowds during the showcase, held June 3-5. Pilot Jonathan Wright is shown inside a balloon during inflations last Thursday, holding his dog, Wicket. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Hot air balloons paint sky over Helen

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival wowed the crowds during the showcase, held June 3-5. Pilot Jonathan Wright is shown inside a balloon during inflations last Thursday, holding his dog, Wicket. Check out more photos in the June 10 issue of the White County News.