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Tax rates OK’d, Mayor Turner objects

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Friday, August 16, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair and Eric Tiongson White County News   After the rush of hearings and called meetings concluded last week, Cleveland was the only entity not accepting the rollback rate, increasing taxes for property owners.
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Cleveland man dies in car crash

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Friday, August 16, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   A father of six children passed away in a car accident last week. According to a report from Georgia State Patrol, Adam Highfield, 34, of Cleveland, was driving north on Webster Lake Road at 5:54 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.
Jeff Edrington offers free hugs to a line of homeless people in Atlanta. (Photo/submitted)

Jeff Edrington offers free hugs to a line of homeless people in Atlanta. (Photo/submitted)

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Lending a helping hand

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Friday, August 16, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   W ill you help? Jeff Edrington felt called to answer that question when he saw homeless people living on the streets.  “They’ve lost their dignity, they’ve lost their voice, and it’s just so sad,” Edrington said.
Four tracts of land at U.S. 129 and Hulsey Road were approved for annexation into Cleveland. (Image/submitted)

Four tracts of land at U.S. 129 and Hulsey Road were approved for annexation into Cleveland. (Image/submitted)

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City approves annexation

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Friday, August 16, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   One week after being approved by the White County Board of Commissioners, the request for annexation by B. David Barrett has been approved by the Cleveland City Council by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member C.J.
Basil Ray

Basil Ray

Ray joins News staff as reporter

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Friday, August 16, 2024
Staff Reports   Basil Ray has joined the White County News as a reporter.  Ray, who is originally from Wayne County, previously worked for the Press Sentinel Newspaper as a news intern. In this role, he covered sports, general news, and city meeting coverage.
Four tracts of land at U.S. 129 and Hulsey Road were approved for annexation into Cleveland by the county Monday night. (Image/White County Board of Commissioners)

Four tracts of land at U.S. 129 and Hulsey Road were approved for annexation into Cleveland by the county Monday night. (Image/White County Board of Commissioners)

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County OKs annex to city

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The Cleveland city limit is getting a tiny bit bigger. During their meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, the White County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request for annexation and re-zoning from the city of Cleveland for land on U.S.
Rylan Tanner gives his dad one of many hugs before starting his first day of kindergarten in April Teems’ classroom at Mt. Yonah Elementary School. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Rylan Tanner gives his dad one of many hugs before starting his first day of kindergarten in April Teems’ classroom at Mt. Yonah Elementary School. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Jitters, hugs and joy

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The first day of school was filled with jitters, joy and even some tears from both parents and kids at Mt. Yonah Elementary School. But, the biggest smile was on the face of the director of the school’s nutrition department, Becky Lingerfelt.
Walter Drew

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Feds indict ex-gym owner

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   A former local gym owner has allegedly found himself in more trouble since his arrest on local charges a year ago.
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Garrison arrested

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   A former candidate for local office was arrested on numerous charges Tuesday morning. Robert Joshua Garrison of Helen was arrested on Tuesday morning by the Helen Police Department.
A rendering provided by Ron Cantrell Construction shows that Cleveland’s new fire station on Underwood Street will have four bays and public restrooms. (Image/submitted)

A rendering provided by Ron Cantrell Construction shows that Cleveland’s new fire station on Underwood Street will have four bays and public restrooms. (Image/submitted)

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Fired up

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Cleveland is getting a new fire station to go along with its new ladder truck next spring. The Cleveland City Council approved the project at their meeting Monday night. The fire station will be at 84 Underwood St.