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City Council amends zoning ordinance

by Patrick Fargason White County News   Following a public hearing, the Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to approve a zoning amendment to allow for more multi-family usage during its regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 10.
Matt Bryne, is a key returning starter for the Warriors.

Matt Bryne, is a key returning starter for the Warriors.

Warriors rebuild with youth and experience

by  Mark Turner White County News   The White County boy's soccer team heads into the 2025 season with some excitement as they try to get back the state playoffs.
Lilly Gann, will be the a co-captain for the WCHS girl's squad this spring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Lilly Gann, will be the a co-captain for the WCHS girl's squad this spring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors look to extend playoff streak

By Mark Turner White County News   For more than a decade, the White County High School girl's soccer team has been one of the top programs in this part of the state. Heading into their first year in Region 6-AAA, the Lady Warriors are putting together a plan to keep that tradition alive.
Kylie Watkins tries to score from close range during the region battle with Pickens last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins tries to score from close range during the region battle with Pickens last Friday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors clinch No. 2 seed for tourney

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors basketball team locked up the No. 2 seed for the Region 6-AAA tournament with a 53-42 win over Greater Atlanta Christian in regular home finale Tuesday night in Cleveland.
The White County Board of Education honored Mossy Creek Elementary School students who received awards during the BETA state convention in Savannah back in December. Pictured above (front row from left to right): Collins Jackson, Nora Hampton, Jooniper Montgomery, Marley Martin, Kaitley Davidson, Gwen Nash and Bethany Sanders. Back row from left to right: Kaitlin Dunn, Marc Dunn, and Jana Gossett. (Photo/Patrick Fargason)

The White County Board of Education honored Mossy Creek Elementary School students who received awards during the BETA state convention in Savannah back in December. Pictured above (front row from left to right): Collins Jackson, Nora Hampton, Jooniper Montgomery, Marley Martin, Kaitley Davidson, Gwen Nash and Bethany Sanders. Back row from left to right: Kaitlin Dunn, Marc Dunn, and Jana Gossett. (Photo/Patrick Fargason)

Board of Ed. hears concerns on Homestead exemption

by Patrick Fargason White County News   The White County Board of Education pushed back its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 30 fifteen minutes to take public comment on House Bill 581 and the board’s decision to opt-out.
White County Public Safety

White County Public Safety

Garage catches fire in early morning

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Multiple emergency services responded to a commercial building fire in the early hours of the morning on Friday, Jan. 31, according to a press release from White County Public Safety. At 3:48 a.m.
Optimist Club member and Web Developer Craig Inglis smiles for a photo with President Kathryn Vazquez and Secretary Kimberly Johnson after presenting a donation of $4,000 to the club. (Photo/submitted)

Optimist Club member and Web Developer Craig Inglis smiles for a photo with President Kathryn Vazquez and Secretary Kimberly Johnson after presenting a donation of $4,000 to the club. (Photo/submitted)

Spreading optimism in White County

by Eric Tiongson White County News   The first Thursday of February is annually recognized by Optimist International as Optimist Day, and White County is getting in on the action.
City of Cleveland

City of Cleveland

Council votes to increase compensation

by Patrick Fargason White County News   Following up on a vote that was tabled at its Jan. 6 meeting, the Cleveland City Council voted to raise the pay for its mayor and council during its Feb. 3 meeting. The ordinance, which will go into effect when the new council is installed on Jan.
Bryson Howe is the No. 2 seed in the 190-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bryson Howe is the No. 2 seed in the 190-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors begin road to Macon at 6-AAA tourney

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors will start the road to Macon on Saturday with the Area 6-AAA tournament in Gainesville. The boy's tournament starts at 9 a.