Local

Longtime Cleveland city councilwoman Annie Sutton was honored during a Dec. 7 reception, including by a proclamation presented by Mayor Josh Turner. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Longtime Cleveland city councilwoman Annie Sutton was honored during a Dec. 7 reception, including by a proclamation presented by Mayor Josh Turner. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Sutton honored by Cleveland for 20 years of city council service

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 10, 2020
The City of Cleveland honored former mayor pro tem and councilwoman Annie Sutton for her 20 years of service to the city at a special meeting and reception on Monday, Dec. 7. Mayor Josh Turner read a proclamation thanking Sutton and declaring Dec. 7, 2020, as Ms. Annie W.
Sheriff Neal Walden hugs his wife, Pam. He thanked family for their support during his career.

Sheriff Neal Walden hugs his wife, Pam. He thanked family for their support during his career.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Walden honored for 41-year career as retirement nears

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Longtime White County Sheriff Neal Walden was showered with words of praise and gifts at a Dec. 3 celebration of his upcoming retirement, held at First Baptist Church in Cleveland. Several speakers lined up to honor Walden for his 41-year career in law enforcement, including 29 years as sheriff.
U.S. Sen. David Perdue speaks at a Dec. 8 event in Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

U.S. Sen. David Perdue speaks at a Dec. 8 event in Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Perdue rallies voters for runoff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Less than a week before early voting begins in his high-profile runoff election with Democrat Jon Ossoff, U.S. Sen. David Perdue visited Cleveland Tuesday evening to rally voter turnout among the Republican base.
White County has continued to see an increase in coronavirus cases during the final month of the year.

White County has continued to see an increase in coronavirus cases during the final month of the year.

Year-end COVID surge continues in early December

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 10, 2020
White County has continued to see an increase in coronavirus cases during the final month of the year. There were 105 confirmed cases from Dec. 1-8, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health on Dec. 8. The county has had 1,426 total confirmed cases as of that report.
There have been 1399 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 1399 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 1,399

News Staff
Monday, December 7, 2020
There have been 1399 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Dec. 6, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 146 hospitalizations and 28 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Anna Robertson Bennett and her daughter, Isabel, (right) discuss the upcoming voter registration drive with Sautee resident Dustin Reed (left) and Sweetwater employee River Fox Nickelson (center). (Submitted photo)

Anna Robertson Bennett and her daughter, Isabel, (right) discuss the upcoming voter registration drive with Sautee resident Dustin Reed (left) and Sweetwater employee River Fox Nickelson (center). (Submitted photo)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Resident leads voter registration drive

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Special to the News Sautee Nacoochee resident Anna Robertson Bennett has planned a voter registration drive for Sunday, Dec. 6, the day before the deadline for eligibility to vote in Georgia’s upcoming U.S. Senate runoff elections. The event will be held from 1-4 p.m.
There were no changes in White County’s presidential election results following the completion of a recount last week.

There were no changes in White County’s presidential election results following the completion of a recount last week.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Vote total unchanged after recount

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
There were no changes in White County’s presidential election results following the completion of a recount last week.
White County saw its second-highest month of confirmed coronavirus cases during the month of November.

White County saw its second-highest month of confirmed coronavirus cases during the month of November.

COVID-19 cases still active

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
White County saw its second-highest month of confirmed coronavirus cases during the month of November. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, for the month of November, White County had 285 confirmed cases. Only September has had more, with 363 cases.
The 2014 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program concluded in November, generating several million dollars more in sales tax revenue than initially expected.

The 2014 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program concluded in November, generating several million dollars more in sales tax revenue than initially expected.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Penny power: SPLOST millions over estimate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The 2014 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program concluded in November, generating several million dollars more in sales tax revenue than initially expected.