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Joe Mason

Joe Mason

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Mason remembered for kindness, humor

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Whether as a minister, writer or a friend, Joe Mason is being remembered for kindness and the connections he made with many people. The longtime White County News columnist and Sautee Nacoochee resident passed away Feb. 3 at the age of 85.
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Garrison Baker swore in Jeff Shoemaker as the new Cleveland police chief on Monday, Feb. 8. Pictured with Shoemaker is his wife, Andrea Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Garrison Baker swore in Jeff Shoemaker as the new Cleveland police chief on Monday, Feb. 8. Pictured with Shoemaker is his wife, Andrea Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Shoemaker sworn in as police chief

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Cleveland has a new police chief following the swearing-in of Jeff Shoemaker on Monday, Feb. 8. “I’m super excited to say the least,” Shoemaker said.
More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.

More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.

Off-site vaccination sites planned

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 11, 2021
More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.
The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.

The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.

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Cleveland to form building authority

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.
In front from left, Sgt. Brandon Landress, Cpl. Brandon Wood, Officer Denton Vaughan and Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt were presented with letters of commendation (Pruitt was accepting on behalf of Payton Cagle) from CPD Maj. Aaron Weiland and Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In front from left, Sgt. Brandon Landress, Cpl. Brandon Wood, Officer Denton Vaughan and Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt were presented with letters of commendation (Pruitt was accepting on behalf of Payton Cagle) from CPD Maj. Aaron Weiland and Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Officers, firefighter commended for recent life-saving response

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Four City of Cleveland employees are being hailed as heroes for their quick work to save a life. During the Cleveland City Council’s Feb. 8 meeting, Officer Denton Vaughan, Cpl. Brandon Wood and Sgt.
Corey Franklin Cantrell

Corey Franklin Cantrell

Cleveland resident arrested after fleeing deputies

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
A burglary suspect accused of fleeing deputies has been arrested. White County Sheriff Rick Kelley said deputies had been looking for Corey Franklin Cantrell, 32, of Cleveland for a few weeks in regards to a burglary investigation. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, around 7 p.m.
The 10th Annual Sidewalk and Tubing parade will take place this Saturday, Feb. 6, in Helen. Last year participants were treated to several inches of snow during the event. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

The 10th Annual Sidewalk and Tubing parade will take place this Saturday, Feb. 6, in Helen. Last year participants were treated to several inches of snow during the event. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fasching sidewalk and river parade Saturday in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Fasching celebration will continue in Helen this Saturday, Feb. 6, with the 10th Annual Sidewalk and River Parade. This gathering meets in the riverfront conference room at the Helendorf Hotel at noon for registration, before starting the parade at 1 p.m.
The White County Board of Education has chosen Charles Black Construction Company of Cleveland to lead three upcoming projects.

The White County Board of Education has chosen Charles Black Construction Company of Cleveland to lead three upcoming projects.

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Construction company chosen for upcoming school projects

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The White County Board of Education has chosen Charles Black Construction Company of Cleveland to lead three upcoming projects. School board members voted at their Jan.
White County’s unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in December, but remained lower than the region and state rates.

White County’s unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in December, but remained lower than the region and state rates.

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Jobless rate rises; lower than state’s

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 4, 2021
White County’s unemployment rate rose for the second consecutive month in December, but remained lower than the region and state rates. The county’s preliminary 3.3% unemployment was up from 2.8% in November and 2.3% in October, according to a new Georgia Department of Labor report.