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City readies for facility upgrades

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The Cleveland City Council took a couple of steps on related real estate issues after a lengthy executive session Monday night.

Mona Painter and Donna Highsmith watch the eclipse through their protective glasses. One popular method to try and get a good photo of the eclipse was to cover your phone camera with the protective glasses. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Looking up

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Those who were looking to see the 2024 solar eclipse in Helen got the royal treatment.

Carolos Lowery fights tears as he speaks about the make up of the selection committee. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Disappointed

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Boos were voiced in support of Quint Moss Tuesday night after the White County Board of Education decided to hire someone else for the White County High School girls basketball head coach position.

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Justus retiring to head Lakeview

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Scott Justus is heading back to Hall County. Just a day prior to the White County Board of Education’s approval of his retirement, Justus was announced as the new middle school director for Lakeview Academy in Gainesville.

Col. Cal Riley, a combat veteran, shares his memories of the Vietnam War as a crowd of about 60 people listen. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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‘Quite a contrast’

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News It was the largest crowd ever for White County’s Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday. Northeast Georgia Veterans Society President Ron Webb said 52 programs had been printed for the event, and they ran out.

Doug Patterson was one of five citizens to speak in support of the recommendation. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Board advises zoning denial

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News After a high-profile public hearing last week, the White County Planning Commission has come to a decision.

Northeast Georgia Regional Library System Director Delana Knight speaks before the Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Monday, April 1. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Library gets $3 million for new building

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Last week, White County received $3 million in the state budget for the construction of a new library. This week, they’ll be looking for $3 million more from the federal government.

Rebecca Carfizzi’s painting, “Fourth of July in Helen” won this year’s Scoop cover contest. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Carfizzi wins her 2nd Scoop cover contest

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Rebecca Carfizzi was eating lunch at Cafe International one summer day when she decided to take a photo of a couple tubing on the Chattahoochee River that runs beside the restaurant. She said it was a wonderful day when she took that photo.

During their meeting and work session on March 25, the White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an appeal process for the short-term rental subdivision map.

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STR map appeal procedure approved

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News During their meeting and work session on March 25, the White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an appeal process for the short-term rental subdivision map. The map, which was originally approved on Jan.

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City settles with former employee

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The Cleveland City Council agreed on a settlement with a former employee following a lengthy executive session Monday night.