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Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

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County approves up to $55,000 for election equipment purchase

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections. As White County prepares for wholesale changes in voting equipment, officials face additional purchases to address security and accessory needs for balloting. At its Monday, Jan.
The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed in January for renovations. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed in January for renovations. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen Arts & Heritage Center closing for renovations and theater addition

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed during January for renovations to the history museum. The work, which is being done by Woody Davis, is scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 13, with plans to possibly be completed by WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour, which is Feb.
Following three ruptures, the City of Cleveland will be replacing the Old Blairsville Road water line.

Following three ruptures, the City of Cleveland will be replacing the Old Blairsville Road water line.

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Old Blairsville Road water line to be replaced

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Following three ruptures, the City of Cleveland will be replacing the Old Blairsville Road water line. “We want to classify this as an emergency replacement,” said Tom O’Bryant, city administrator at a Monday, Jan. 6, city council meeting. “...
After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.

After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.

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NGHS, Anthem reach health care agreement

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
by Eric Pereira CNI News Service After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.
Don Ferguson

Don Ferguson

Ferguson to run for probate judge

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
White County attorney Don Ferguson has announced his plans to run for probate judge in 2020. Ferguson has been practicing law since 1993, all of that time being in White County.
A special election to select a new mayor will be Tuesday, March 24.

A special election to select a new mayor will be Tuesday, March 24.

New mayor to be elected in March

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Cleveland has set a special election to select a new mayor, following the recent resignation of Shan Ash. The special election will be Tuesday, March 24, as approved by the Cleveland City Council at its Monday, Jan. 6, meeting. Voting will take place that day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Unemployment in White County hit what appears to be one of its lowest rates in recent history, according to preliminary November figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

Unemployment in White County hit what appears to be one of its lowest rates in recent history, according to preliminary November figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

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Unemployment rate hits historic low

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Unemployment in White County hit what appears to be one of its lowest rates in recent history, according to preliminary November figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s 2% unemployment rate continued a downward trend through 2019, which began at 3.8%.
Peaches

Peaches

Pets of the Week: Jan. 6

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 6 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Julie is a 3-year-old spayed female Pitt mix. She appears to be good with other dogs, and loves people.