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An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020. 

First rabies cases of 2020 confirmed

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
An incident involving a skunk on Sunday, Feb. 2, in the area of Hooper Road, is the first rabies case in White County for 2020.  On Sunday, Feb.
The Chattahoochee River in Helen was raging earlier today. A flood warning has been issued until 7:45 p.m. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Chattahoochee River in Helen was raging earlier today. A flood warning has been issued until 7:45 p.m. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Weather update for Thursday, Feb. 6

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Friday UPDATE: According to David Murphy, White County officials are continuing to assess the damages from flooding on Thursday, Feb. 6. The assessments will continue. All roads have reopened, except for Sandy Flats Road between Far Winds and the Lumpkin County line.
This rendering provided to the county by Playworx of Canton shows the proposed playground area. Surfacing will be pour-in-place rubber.

This rendering provided to the county by Playworx of Canton shows the proposed playground area. Surfacing will be pour-in-place rubber.

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County to add playground at Yonah Preserve ballfield complex

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 6, 2020
In a 3-2 vote, the White County Board of Commissioners approved a roughly $150,000 proposal for a playground facility at the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex. Commissioners reviewed proposals and renderings from three finalists at their Feb.
Cam Greene

Cam Greene

Greene joins field for probate judge

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Cam Greene is the latest candidate to announce plans to run for White County probate judge. Greene, 35, is a White County native and life-long resident. He has been employed with Barrett Funeral Home since 2010, while also managing his landscaping business, Greene Grass, since 2012.
The City of Cleveland will be examining possible water and sewer rate adjustments in relation to potential funding assistance for wastewater treatment upgrades.

The City of Cleveland will be examining possible water and sewer rate adjustments in relation to potential funding assistance for wastewater treatment upgrades.

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City to study utility rate adjustments

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The City of Cleveland will be examining possible water and sewer rate adjustments in relation to potential funding assistance for wastewater treatment upgrades. During a Cleveland City Council meeting Monday, Feb.
White County Schools will ask voters this May to renew a 1% sales tax for education.

White County Schools will ask voters this May to renew a 1% sales tax for education.

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Schools to seek 1% ESPLOST renewal

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 6, 2020
White County Schools will ask voters this May to renew a 1% sales tax for education. School board members approved at their Jan. 30 meeting calling a referendum for the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST). The current ESPLOST expires Dec.
The City of Cleveland has set dates for a pair of special elections, one for mayor and one to fill the Ward 2 seat formerly held by Annie Sutton.

The City of Cleveland has set dates for a pair of special elections, one for mayor and one to fill the Ward 2 seat formerly held by Annie Sutton.

Cleveland set for pair of elections

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The City of Cleveland has set dates for a pair of special elections, one for mayor and one to fill the Ward 2 seat formerly held by Annie Sutton. Sutton resigned the Council seat Jan. 27 to qualify for the city’s other special election for mayor, which will be held Tuesday, March 24.
Brenda Vandiver

Brenda Vandiver

Search for missing White County woman comes to an end

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The search for a missing White County woman came to a sad end on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  According to White County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bob Ingram, the body of Brenda Vandiver, 63, was found about 800 feet from her car in Andrews, North Carolina.
Benson

Benson

Pets of the Week: Feb. 3

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Feb. 3 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society and White County Animal Control. At White County Animal Control, Phoenix is an 8-month-old male pit mix looking for a family to love! Phoenix loves everyone and hates when he’s not getting love.