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There’s no lead in the city of Cleveland’s water lines.

There’s no lead in the city of Cleveland’s water lines.

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City finds no lead in pipes

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   There’s no lead in the city of Cleveland’s water lines. Water Resources Director Andrea Smith announced the news at the Cleveland City Council meeting Monday night. “I’m happy that there’s no lead for sure,” Smith said after the meeting.
White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Stan Gunter, Commissioner Terry Goodger and Sheriff Rick Kelley meet at the State Capitol on Monday. (Photo/submitted)

White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Stan Gunter, Commissioner Terry Goodger and Sheriff Rick Kelley meet at the State Capitol on Monday. (Photo/submitted)

Hopes high for library funding

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County officials discussed funding for a new library with state legislators Monday. Chairman Travis Turner, Commissioner Terry Goodger and Sheriff Rick Kelley met with local legislators including State Sen. Steve Gooch, State Sen.
Terry Goodger

Terry Goodger

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Goodger seeks 4th term

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Terry Goodger knows that often when running for re-election, people say there’s something they want to finish.
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Voter registration deadline is Monday

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Feb. 12 is a big day at the White County Elections and Registration Office. It is the last day to register to vote for the Presidential Preference Primary, and it is the day the office will start mailing absentee ballots for the primary.
Barry Vandiver

Barry Vandiver

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Vandiver wants to serve on county commission

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Barry Vandiver wants to represent the people again, but this time as a county commissioner. He has announced his intent to run for the District 4 seat on the White County Board of Commissioners.
Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas

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Thomas to seek 5th term

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Charlie Thomas announced his intent to seek a fifth term representing District 3 on the White County Board of Education. “We’ve got some projects started that I’d like to see completed,” Thomas said. One of those projects is the Performing Arts Center.
Jeff and Andrea Shoemaker celebrated their 30th anniversary last year with a Caribbean cruise. (Photo/submitted)

Jeff and Andrea Shoemaker celebrated their 30th anniversary last year with a Caribbean cruise. (Photo/submitted)

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Committed for life

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Linda Erbele White County News   Jeff Shoemaker likes to tell people that he met his wife in jail. After the eyebrows are raised in surprise, he adds that they both were working there. That was September 1992.
The Helen City Commission will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Helen City Hall.

The Helen City Commission will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Helen City Hall.

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Golf cart ordinance ready for first hearing

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   After a discussion about the proposed golf cart ordinance at a second town hall meeting Jan. 31, the city of Helen is ready to have its first hearing on the ordinance at its next meeting.
The city of Cleveland is using Alco Realty to market the property at 19 Campbell St. (file photo)

The city of Cleveland is using Alco Realty to market the property at 19 Campbell St. (file photo)

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Back on the market

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The city of Cleveland is now on its second attempt to sell the former Talon property.
Valerie and Marcus Sussman, of Orlando, celebrated their third wedding anniversary with a trip to Helen, which included placing a lock on Saturday to symbolize their union on the Love Locks Balloon in downtown Helen. “We can’t wait to come back and see if our lock is still here,” Valerie Sussman said. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Valerie and Marcus Sussman, of Orlando, celebrated their third wedding anniversary with a trip to Helen, which included placing a lock on Saturday to symbolize their union on the Love Locks Balloon in downtown Helen. “We can’t wait to come back and see if our lock is still here,” Valerie Sussman said. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Balloon of Love serving Helen visitors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
by Linda Erbele White County News   The city of Helen placed a balloon sculpture on the MarketPlatz last October, designed to hold the many locks put in place by couples professing forever love.