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A proposed county nuisance ordinance has been trashed.

A proposed county nuisance ordinance has been trashed.

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Nuisance ordinance dropped

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
A proposed county nuisance ordinance has been trashed. The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at a June 7 meeting to abandon a draft framework intended to address property maintenance concerns, such as junk, unkempt vegetation and public health hazards.
The White County Board of Commissioners and Cleveland City Council will consider consolidating fire protection services.

The White County Board of Commissioners and Cleveland City Council will consider consolidating fire protection services.

City, county study fire service consolidation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners and Cleveland City Council will consider consolidating fire protection services. Both governments at their June 7 meetings approved entering into the discussions.
The city of Cleveland’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget includes a roughly 4% increase over the current budget, but higher revenues are helping balance it without dipping into fund reserves.

The city of Cleveland’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget includes a roughly 4% increase over the current budget, but higher revenues are helping balance it without dipping into fund reserves.

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Cleveland presents FY21-22 budget

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The city of Cleveland’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget includes a roughly 4% increase over the current budget, but higher revenues are helping balance it without dipping into fund reserves.
The White County Water Authority and Cleveland City Council will have to resolve a difference in opinion on contributions made to a capital reserve account, with costly improvements expected in the near future for a water treatment plant that serves both.

The White County Water Authority and Cleveland City Council will have to resolve a difference in opinion on contributions made to a capital reserve account, with costly improvements expected in the near future for a water treatment plant that serves both.

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Water Authority, city disagree on contributions to reserve account

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The White County Water Authority and Cleveland City Council will have to resolve a difference in opinion on contributions made to a capital reserve account, with costly improvements expected in the near future for a water treatment plant that serves both.
The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. (File photo)

The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. (File photo)

Child Safety Seat checks scheduled

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. The public is invited to visit the CPD to have personnel inspect and advise about correct safety seat sizes for children and ensure that units are properly secured.
White County News

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School board holds first of two budget hearings

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The White County Board of Education held its first of two budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022 on May 27. There were no changes from the tentative budget board members approved at the April 29 school board meeting.
Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Hot air balloon showcase returns to Helen

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival has arrived, scheduled for June 3-5. “We’re just really excited to be able to put on a beautiful show for people,” said event organizer Catherine Cleiman.
White County News

White County News

Hall County wreck claims life of Cleveland woman, two others

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A Cleveland woman was among three people who died in a Sunday crash in Hall County. The two-vehicle wreck happened on Ga. 365 just south of Kubota Way around 12:10 a.m. on May 30, according to information released June 1 by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
White County News

White County News

Pedestrian dies after being hit on Helen Highway

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A Gainesville woman died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Ga. 75 (Helen Highway) near Tom Bell Road on May 29. Rosa Alba Perez, 63, was heading east on the highway, not in a crosswalk, when she was hit by a northbound 2002 Nissan Frontier, according to a report from Cpl. B.D.