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Accreditation Manager Amber Donaldson demonstrates the scans that jailers examine to be sure an inmate hasn’t brought something into the jail. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Accreditation Manager Amber Donaldson demonstrates the scans that jailers examine to be sure an inmate hasn’t brought something into the jail. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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'A Game Changer'

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County jail has recently acquired a TEK 84 scanner that helps jail personnel identify any kind of contraband that an arrested person may be bringing with them into jail. “It’s a game changer for the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff Rick Kelley said.
Terry Goodger asked county officials not to delay building a new library. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Terry Goodger asked county officials not to delay building a new library. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

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Supporters press for library funding

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Around 50 residents, some holding signs, pressed the White County Commission to move forward on starting construction on a new library in Cleveland. The group voiced their concerns during an April 7 commission meeting.
Construction has begun on the former Badcock Furniture store to turn it into the second location for Wood's Mercantile. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Construction has begun on the former Badcock Furniture store to turn it into the second location for Wood's Mercantile. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

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Wood remodeling former Badcock Furniture location

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
by Samantha Sinclair CNI News Service   A trusted name for quality furniture at an affordable price is coming to Cleveland this summer.
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News introduces new editor/publisher

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Staff reports   Regional Publisher Keith Barlow announced that Jerry Grillo, of Sautee Nacoochee, will step into the editor/publisher position at the White County News effective April 11. The name may sound familiar.
The Mauney home, built in 1894. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

The Mauney home, built in 1894. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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County to consider historic overlay

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
by Linda Erbele White County News   Rush and Sharon Mauney live in a house that was built in 1894. Over the years it has served as a residence, a boarding house and a youth center. In the 1930’s, White County had traveling judges, and they stayed in those rooms.
Clayton Adams, a community coordinator with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, speaks to local educators and community advocates about the necessity of quality child care during a March 21 Family Connections meeting at the White County School System administrative office. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Clayton Adams, a community coordinator with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, speaks to local educators and community advocates about the necessity of quality child care during a March 21 Family Connections meeting at the White County School System administrative office. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

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State faces lack of quality child care providers

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Monday, March 31, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Clayton Adams, a community coordinator with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, told educators and local community advocates last week that there are not enough quality child care providers to serve children under the age of 5 across...
Firefighters worked to keep the blaze from reaching the residential area of Grand View Drive, as flames came into the backyards of homes. (Photo/Basil Ray)

Firefighters worked to keep the blaze from reaching the residential area of Grand View Drive, as flames came into the backyards of homes. (Photo/Basil Ray)

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Fires show severity of conditions

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Friday, March 28, 2025
by Basil Ray White County News   White County Public Safety is urging all residents to refrain from any outdoor burning until further notice due to extremely dangerous fire conditions.
Woodlands Camp and Retreat Center Director and CEO John Estes stands beside one of two cabins nearing completion on the west side of the property off Old Blue Creek Road in Cleveland. (Photos/Denise Etheridge)

Woodlands Camp and Retreat Center Director and CEO John Estes stands beside one of two cabins nearing completion on the west side of the property off Old Blue Creek Road in Cleveland. (Photos/Denise Etheridge)

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Development Authority aids camp

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Friday, March 28, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   I nvesting in future generations can come at a financial cost, as is the case with Woodlands Camp and Retreat Center.
Anna Wilkins sits next to a recent painting she did in her studio in Helen. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Anna Wilkins sits next to a recent painting she did in her studio in Helen. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Helen artist Wilkins wins Scoop cover art contest

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Friday, March 28, 2025
by Linda Erbele White County News   An artist from Helen won the cover contest for the 2025-2026 Get the Scoop magazine. Anna Wilkins’ paintings have been on the cover of Scoop three other times, in 2011, 2017 and 2019. This year’s painting involved a bear seen in Innsbruck.
Design plan for a 24-room hotel, 6-office medical building and 60-bedroom assisted living facility approved for south Cleveland.(Graphic/submitted)

Design plan for a 24-room hotel, 6-office medical building and 60-bedroom assisted living facility approved for south Cleveland.(Graphic/submitted)

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City annexes land for hotel, assisted living facility

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Linda Erbele White County News      The Cleveland City Council approved an application to annex 27.19 acres located between Donald E. Thurmond Parkway and Underwood Farm Road on U.S. 129 South.