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Terry Goodger

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Terry Goodger first ran for the White County Board of Commissioners back in 2010. 14 years and 3 terms later, he wants to do it again. “My passion for this is one of the things that drove me to seek re-election,” Goodger said.

Barry Vandiver

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Barry Vandiver has always liked fixing things. When he sold his lumber sawmill in 2018, the first thing he did was restore his old Toyota pickup truck. Shortly after, he started tuning up his friends’ cars, which quickly became a hobby.

Craig Bryant

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Craig Bryant never thought he would work in government. He came to White County in 1997 from Smyrna, with plans to run a car wash. By 2002, he was elected to the Board of Commissioners, thanks to an urge to help people.

Robert Morin

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News In 2000, Robert Morin and his wife came to White County for their honeymoon. He fell in love with the area, and knew he wanted to live there one day. In 2008, they moved to White County, and save for a couple years, have been here ever since.

Rick Kelley

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Rick Kelley has lived in White County his entire life, and has always wanted to serve the area.

Seth Millican of the Georgia Transportation Alliance presents the key drivers for growth impacting the state’s transportation needs. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Leaders learn about transportation needs, inland port

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Local business and community leaders learned how important it is to prepare for the impacts of the inland port last week.

Dean Dyer of WRWH opens the second night of Candidate Forums as White County Commission Chair candidates Travis Turner and Chris Dorsey listen. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Candidates share views at forums

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Candidates for local offices got their first opportunity to meet and answer questions from the community in forums organized by the White County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with WRWH and the White County News on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Kelsey Cleveland, Leah Smith and Grace Reyes as Tanya, Donna and Rosie perform “Super Trouper” in “Mamma Mia!” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Here we go again

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News When Director Jessi Reed was planning this year’s production season, “Mamma Mia!” was supposed to be the first show in White County High School’s new Performing Arts Center.

Cinnamon Sullivan

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Sullivan resigns from Helen commission

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News The Helen City Commission announced the resignation of Commissioner Cinnamon Sullivan during their meeting on Tuesday, April 16. Sullivan had served on the commission since 2016, and also owns Cimmi’s Courtyard Cafe in Helen.

Atlanta Hardwood CEO Jim Howard speaks during the second public hearing for amendments to the city’s noise ordinance. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Decibel debate: Proposed change could hurt plant

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland’s draft noise ordinance amendment will hurt operations at the Atlanta Hardwoods site if passed as proposed, representatives told the city council Monday night.