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Truett McConnell University President Dr. Caner is shown at the university's 2019 commencement ceremony. (Photo/TMU)

Truett McConnell University President Dr. Caner is shown at the university's 2019 commencement ceremony. (Photo/TMU)

Truett McConnell University to hold on-campus Commencement ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Truett McConnell University plans to hold an on-campus commencement ceremony next month. In a video released Thursday morning, May 14, TMU President Dr. Emir Caner said the event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13.
Aaron Autry

Aaron Autry

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Five want to be next sheriff

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
White County will have a new sheriff in 2021 following the retirement of Neal Walden. Five candidates are running for the office: Aaron Autry, William Garrett, Rick Kelley, John Murphy and Jeff Ramey.
White County Chief Voter Registrar Lisa Manning said almost 1,500 absentee ballots had been completed and returned by voters as of May 11. She is shown sanitizing some of them as part of the office’s COVID-19 precautions. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Chief Voter Registrar Lisa Manning said almost 1,500 absentee ballots had been completed and returned by voters as of May 11. She is shown sanitizing some of them as part of the office’s COVID-19 precautions. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Early voting to resume

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Early in-person voting is set to start next week, but election officials have already been busy with absentee ballot activity. White County Chief Registrar Lisa Manning said that 5,867 absentee ballots had been mailed and voters had returned 1,479 as of Monday, May 11.
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the eighth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the eighth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Eighth rabies case confirmed for White County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the eighth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.
A single vehicle accident on Monday evening resulted in two juveniles being transported to the hospital. (Submitted photo)

A single vehicle accident on Monday evening resulted in two juveniles being transported to the hospital. (Submitted photo)

Two injured in Monday accident

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
A single vehicle accident on Monday evening resulted in two people being transported to the hospital. According to Cleveland Fire Department Chief Rick Pruitt, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
There have been 88 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, May 11. (Image from Department of Public Health website)

There have been 88 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, May 11. (Image from Department of Public Health website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 88

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2020
There have been 88 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, May 11, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 18 hospitalizations and one death attributed to COVID-19.
Pete

Pete

Pets of the Week: May 11

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of May 11 from  Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At Charles Smithgall Humane Society, Pete is a six-year-old plott hound/boxer mix. He weighs 50 pounds. Pete is a love. He walks well on a leash and enjoys being out and about. He’s a quiet and calm dog.
The City of Helen will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Helen City Hall.

The City of Helen will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Helen City Hall.

Helen to hold monthly meeting

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2020
The City of Helen will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Helen City Hall. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE FOWLER 2. ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK MARILYN CHASTAIN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5.
The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland to hold second Monday meeting

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2020
The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.  Due to the city’s response to COVID-19 – this meeting will be held by teleconference. The public is welcome to join the teleconference.