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Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Habersham EMC announced that it has been notified that some members have received telephone calls stating they have won, or could be eligible to win, a Life Protect system.
Two people are dead following a residential fire on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. (Submitted photo)

Two people are dead following a residential fire on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. (Submitted photo)

Two dead after residential fire

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Two people are dead following a residential fire on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. A caller contacted White County 911 around 2:49 a.m. about a mobile home fire on Autumnwood Way, just off Westmoreland Road.
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Noodle

Pets of the Week: Sept. 21

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 21 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Sundae is a one-year-old female Calico who loves people. Sundae would be happiest as an only cat with a lap to lie in!
The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (File photo)

The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (File photo)

Agri-Fest set for Sept. 26 throughout Freedom Park

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Agri-Fest Country Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Cleveland’s Freedom Park. Guests will have a chance to shop locally grown produce and a variety of vendors offering baked goods, crafts and more.
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. The shop, Farmhouse Coffee, will be located on the square where Nadine's was previously. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. The shop, Farmhouse Coffee, will be located on the square where Nadine's was previously. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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City Council approves rental space for new coffee shop in downtown Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cleveland. During a Sept. 14 meeting, the Cleveland City Council approved renting a former police sub-precinct to Stephen Martin for a coffee business.
Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted.

Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted.

Georgia’s Census response rate among lowest in nation as deadline nears

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Georgia and White County still have gains to be made in the 2020 Census with less than two weeks to be counted. Residents yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond online, by phone or by mail.
Mark Ivester

Mark Ivester

Ivester dies after illness

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
by Matthew Osborne CNI News Service Dr. Mark Ivester, the beloved president of North Georgia Technical College, died late Saturday night due to complications from COVID-19. He was 57. “With incredibly heavy hearts, we are so sad to say that Dr.
White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.

White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election.

Active election ahead

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
White County voters have plenty to decide for state and federal races in the upcoming general election. County Elections Superintendent Garrison Baker anticipates turnout will be high, and he once again is encouraging people to cast ballots during the three weeks of early voting that begins Oct.
Some White County Water Authority customers could see a slight increase in their bills beginning next month.

Some White County Water Authority customers could see a slight increase in their bills beginning next month.

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Water Authority raising rates

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Some White County Water Authority customers could see a slight increase in their bills beginning next month. At a Sept.
White County is approaching 700 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, but new reports slowed over the past week after a span of recent increases, according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report.

White County is approaching 700 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, but new reports slowed over the past week after a span of recent increases, according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report.

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Weekly COVID-19 cases dip after recent increases

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 17, 2020
White County is approaching 700 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, but new reports slowed over the past week after a span of recent increases, according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report. The DPH’s Sept.