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A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.

A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.

Cleveland takes next step on Talon property

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of  Cleveland’s hands. The city council decided, with Mayor Josh Turner breaking the tie, to select Alco Realty’s proposal for the disposition of the 10.
Jody Davis

Jody Davis

County splits with elections supervisor

by Noah Johnson White County News   The White County Government is looking for a new supervisor of elections and registration. On Thursday, Nov. 9, it was announced that Jody Davis was no longer an employee with the county.
 (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Thank you for your service

Phillip Richardson, with help from his wife Phyllis, adds a worn out flag to the flaming barrel during the flag retirement ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland on Veterans Day. Scouts from Troops 689 and 5689 led the retirement ceremony after remarks from Bruce Morgan and the Rev.
The headstones of Eugene Stanhope Jarrett and his mother Lucy after cleaning. These stones will continue to lighten over time. (Photo/Cindy Foster Grace)

The headstones of Eugene Stanhope Jarrett and his mother Lucy after cleaning. These stones will continue to lighten over time. (Photo/Cindy Foster Grace)

Jarrett left these mountains to serve his country

by Cindy Foster Grace Contributing Writer   On Sept. 16, there was a cemetery clean up day at the Bean Creek Baptist Church.
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White County drought increases risks of wildfires

by Noah Johnson White County News   For the past few weeks, White County has been in a drought and that has contributed to the amount of fires the county has experienced. Since Nov. 1, the White County Office of Public Safety has responded to seven brush fires.
Vincenu Visuti faces the Planning Commission as he waits to hear their recommendation. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Vincenu Visuti faces the Planning Commission as he waits to hear their recommendation. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Public outcry forces out facility

by Noah Johnson White County News   An after-care facility is withdrawing it’s application after the White County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial to the White County Board of Commissioners. On Monday, Nov.
Randy Summers, Mervin Barbree and Lee Landress

Randy Summers, Mervin Barbree and Lee Landress

Barbree wins

by Noah Johnson White County News   Mervin Barbree will get a seat on the Helen City Commission, but the election will go to a runoff to fill the second open seat on the city commission.
Ron Hill through the years — April 1953 at Outpost Harry in the Korean War,  July 1991 at his return home from Desert Storm and, more recently, the veteran and volunteer.

Ron Hill through the years — April 1953 at Outpost Harry in the Korean War, July 1991 at his return home from Desert Storm and, more recently, the veteran and volunteer.

Hill leads through years of service

by Randy Foster, Tony McIntyre and Samantha Sinclair   I t’s hard not to know Ron Hill. Until very recently, he seemed to be everywhere, volunteering his time for several organizations and proudly honoring others. Hill himself is deserving of recognition — he served the U.S.
Election Day for Helen municipal races is Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Election Day for Helen municipal races is Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Election is Tuesday

Staff reports   Election Day for Helen municipal races is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Helen voters will be voting to fill two seats on the city commission. Voters will have four candidates to choose from on the ballot – Mervin Barbree, Josh Garrison, Lee Landress and Randy Summers.
Nealy Webster, performing as Luisa in “The Fantasticks,” was named Best Lead Actress in the One Act Play competition. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Nealy Webster, performing as Luisa in “The Fantasticks,” was named Best Lead Actress in the One Act Play competition. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

WCHS arts students earn top honors

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County High School’s performing arts students excelled in theater and band competitions recently. At the Region 7AAA One Act Play competition in Dawson County on Oct.