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Carly Adam

Carly Adam

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Race for BOE chair emerges

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
by Stephanie Hill and Wayne Hardy Three contested races emerged early during the qualifying period for county offices, which began Monday and continues through this Friday, March 6. (The following rundown includes candidates who qualified as of the close of Tuesday, March 3.
Joker

Joker

Pets of the Week: March 2

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 2 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Joker is a 1-year-old male lab mix and he loves walks and cuddles. Joker loves to run and play and is so tired of Shelter life.
Quinn Riley Wood

Quinn Riley Wood

Mother arrested for murder

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2020
A mother has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of her 19-month-old child. Quinn Riley Wood, 21 of Cleveland, has been charged with murder, aggravated battery and cruelty to children, the White County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning, March 2.
The 18th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County is set for April 13-14.

The 18th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County is set for April 13-14.

Celebrity golf tournament date set

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The 18th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County is set for April 13-14.
Carol Jackson

Carol Jackson

Jackson set to run for probate judge

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Carol Jackson has added her name to the list of declared candidates for White County probate judge. The White County native is an associate vice president of North Georgia Technical College for regional economic development and has previously served in various public positions.
White County Board of Commissioners Chairman Travis Turner (middle) reads aloud the proclamation as fellow commissioners listen, from left Craig Bryant, Edwin Nix and Lyn Holcomb. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Board of Commissioners Chairman Travis Turner (middle) reads aloud the proclamation as fellow commissioners listen, from left Craig Bryant, Edwin Nix and Lyn Holcomb. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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County makes Second Amendment statement

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners have made clear their support for citizens’ right to keep and bear arms.
Hank

Hank

Pets of the Week: Feb. 24

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 24 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Hank is a 2-year-old male Blue Heeler who is all love. Hank gets along with most dogs and adores all people.
Time is running out to register as a voter for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), as well a special election for Cleveland mayor.

Time is running out to register as a voter for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), as well a special election for Cleveland mayor.

Voter registration deadline Feb. 24

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
Time is running out to register as a voter for the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), as well a special election for Cleveland mayor. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Advance voting for the PPP and the mayoral special election begins March 2.