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The draft zoning map for the city shows where the variety of new zoning opportunities proposed for Cleveland will be located. The full-sized map can be viewed on cityofclevelandga.org. (Graphic/City of Cleveland)

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Cleveland considers zoning changes

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Zoning changes for Cleveland have reached the city council for consideration and approval.

Stan Gunter and Charlotte Sleczkowski

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Gunter, Sleczkowski vie for District 8 seat

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Stan Gunter by Eric Tiongson White County News After taking the leap from the legal field to state government in 2020, Stan Gunter wants to come back for more. “I still feel like I have unfinished business at the Capitol,” Gunter said.

A sketch of what the proposed Fire Station No. 9 will look like was presented. (Photo/White County)

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County OKs design for fire station

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Fire Station No. 9 is starting to take shape. On Monday, Sept.

Dr. Jonathan Stripling presents information about the Centegix system at the White County Board of Education meeting Monday. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Schools getting safer

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County Schools will soon have another layer of security. The White County Board of Education approved using Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, funds to purchase equipment for the Centegix CrisisAlert Safety Platform.

High speed winds from Hurricane Helene caused damage throughout White County, including a snapped telephone pole on Duncan Bridge Trail. (Photo/Basil Ray)

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Helene brings outages, road closures

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

by Basil Ray and Eric Tiongson White County News White County managed to avoid the worst impacts of Hurricane Helene, which was downgraded to a tropical storm as it veered westward last week.

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Ballot question offers tax exemption, FLOST

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News An amendment to the Georgia Constitution will be up to vote for during this election cycle, and it may lead to tax exemptions. House Bill 581, a constitutional amendment regarding homestead exemptions for ad valorem taxes, will appear on this year’s ballot.

Samantha Sinclair

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The Northeast Georgian names Sinclair its editor

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Staff Report White County News Editor Samantha Sinclair is the new editor of The Northeast Georgian. She will continue serving White County as its editor during the transition period. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at both newspapers.

White County was placed under a Flood Watch from Wednesday to Friday, and public safety officials were working closely with other agencies to ensure the area is fully prepared.

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County urges preparation for Helene

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

by Basil Ray White County News As Tropical Storm Helene barreled towards the Florida Panhandle Tuesday, expected to rapidly develop into a hurricane, White County officials were urging residents to take immediate precautions. On Tuesday, Sept.

Susie Murray, who has a child at White County High School, shares her suggestions for school safety at the White County Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Assessing school safety

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News School safety is a big topic lately, and it became the focus of the White County Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning.

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Joyful for the Queen

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Emma Lightsey, right, runs over to Maggie Anglin (accompanied by her father, Scott) to congratulate her immediately after Anglin was named White County High School’s 2024 Homecoming Queen during halftime Friday night. Oliver Williams was announced Homecoming King earlier in the day.