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An overhead view of the land re-zoned by the county, with the Lomaxes' land highlighted. (Photo/White County)

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County assists family in need by rezoning land

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News This week, White County approved the rezoning of some land through an unprecedented process in order to save a family from losing out on a $17,000 loan.

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Caroling in the park

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Cleveland First Methodist Church invited the community out to a decked-out Freedom Park for an evening of Christmas carols on Thursday, Dec. 12.

The school board will vote in tonight’s regular session whether they will begin the process of opting out.

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Opting out

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

by Hannah Caudell White County News The White County Board of Education will begin the process of opting out of House Bill 581 beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

A sketch of what the proposed library’s exterior would look like. (Photo/White County)

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County to send library plans to state

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Back in March, White County was approved for a state grant to help fund the proposed new library. On Monday, the county fulfilled a big requirement of that grant.

August Robinson smiles for a picture while in the middle of a hike with his family. (Photo/submitted)

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Young outdoorsman finds rare albino squirrel

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News August Robinson was just looking out the window, enjoying a nice view of the outdoors when something caught his eye. A flash of white.

Mike Carter stands among the firearms in his store, Gun Commanders. Gun Commanders has been around for 11 years, and Carter hasn’t seen as much excitement this year as he did during the 2020 election. (Photo/Hannah Caudell)

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Shooting straight

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

by Hannah Caudell White County News Pre- and post-election season is usually a booming time for gun manufacturers and sellers.

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Christmastime is here

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Freedom Park and the streets of downtown Cleveland were filled with lights and fun Saturday for the annual Christmas in the Mountains celebration. The tree in Freedom Park was lit at dusk, providing the perfect backdrop for folks to take festive photos.

This structure fire at Mountain Lakes was one of four fires reported within White County between Dec. 7 and 8. (Photo/submitted)

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Crews fight four fires in two days

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News It’s been a busy week for first responders across the county. A total of four fires were reported in White County on Sunday, Dec. 8 and Monday, Dec.

White County Public Information Officer Bryce Barrett shared a few tips on how to stay safe this winter, with an emphasis on safety in the house.

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Georgia’s Winter Preparedness Week brings tips

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Dec. 2-6 is Winter Preparedness Week in Georgia, and White County officials are doing their part to get citizens ready for the coldest months of the year.

White County’s solid waste division is going to be bringing on a new employee.

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County OKs solid waste amendment

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News White County’s solid waste division is going to be bringing on a new employee. During their regular meeting on Monday, Dec.