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Shown from left are White County Rotary Club president-elect Zach Gerrells, 2021 White County Rotary Club scholarship recipients Cassandra Satterlee-Ortiz and Madison Adams, and Rotary Club scholarship committee member Gene White. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Shown from left are White County Rotary Club president-elect Zach Gerrells, 2021 White County Rotary Club scholarship recipients Cassandra Satterlee-Ortiz and Madison Adams, and Rotary Club scholarship committee member Gene White. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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White County Rotary Club builds on its history of student scholarship support

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
For more than 25 years, the White County Rotary Club’s scholarship program has supported dozens of local graduates through college. At the club’s weekly meeting on May 11, Rotarians honored the two newest recipients of the financial award – Madison Adams and Cassandra Satterlee-Ortiz.
One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Thursday, May 6.

One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Thursday, May 6.

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One hurt after being ejected from vehicle

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Thursday, May 6. According to Georgia State Patrol, a 1989 Jeep Wrangler driven by Calvin Brand, 28, of Sautee Nacoochee, was heading south on Albert Reid Road around 7:35 a.m.
Jose Cabrera-Lopez

Jose Cabrera-Lopez

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Single-vehicle accident results in DUI charge

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
One person has been charged following a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 129 North on Saturday, May 8. According to a White County Sheriff’s Office accident report, Jose Cabrera-Lopez, 41, of Hiawassee, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on U.S. 129 North.
One person was seriously injured in a wreck on Friday, May 7, on Ga. 75 and Tray Mountain Road.

One person was seriously injured in a wreck on Friday, May 7, on Ga. 75 and Tray Mountain Road.

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Driver seriously injured in crash

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
One person was seriously injured in a wreck on Friday, May 7, on Ga. 75 and Tray Mountain Road. Julie McCleese, 56, of Clarkesville, was driving a 2019 Hyundai on Ga. 75 when she failed to maintain her lane and crossed the centerline, according to the Georgia State Patrol accident report.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.

Room to grow in local vaccine rate

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.
Resident Ridley Kinsey addresses officials during a public comment hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen. Community input is still being sought through a survey. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Resident Ridley Kinsey addresses officials during a public comment hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen. Community input is still being sought through a survey. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Speaking up for the community’s future

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Residents and elected officials spoke at a May 11 public hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen, but those who were not present have a little more time to give their input through a community survey.
Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.

Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.

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Leak detection to save city thousands per month in losses

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead in the search for the next county manager.

The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead in the search for the next county manager.

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County manager search begins

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead in the search for the next county manager. The county has begun advertising the position with the current county manager, Jason Cobb, set to depart June 25 to pursue a private business opportunity.