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The new Waffle House is almost complete. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

The new Waffle House is almost complete. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Waffle House opening near

by Noah Johnson White County News   If you have ever craved waffles and hash browns at 3 a.m., Waffle House will have you covered in Cleveland very soon.
It was a full house at the White County Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Oct.30. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

It was a full house at the White County Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Oct.30. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Zoning nightmares?

by Noah Johnson White County News   There was only standing-room available at the White County Planning Commission meeting as the community came to speak their minds on proposed zoning changes. At its meeting on Monday, Oct.
(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Treats to outlast the Beast

At his “The Sandlot” themed booth at the White County Agriscience Center on Saturday, Jackson Taylor (dressed as Yeah-Yeah from the movie) hands a bag of treats to Alyssa Wilson, dressed as a skeleton bride.
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Early voting turnout low

by Noah Johnson White County News   The city of Helen and the White County Elections and Registration Office are ready for the municipal election coming up on Nov. 7. Only voters who live within the Helen city limits are allowed to participate in the election. Early voting began on Monday, Oct.
Fun began last weekend at events like Cleveland First Baptist Church’s Fall Festival where Senior Pastor Dr. Phil Weaver shares a laugh with Braxton Frederick. (Photo/ Diane Fenlason)

Fun began last weekend at events like Cleveland First Baptist Church’s Fall Festival where Senior Pastor Dr. Phil Weaver shares a laugh with Braxton Frederick. (Photo/ Diane Fenlason)

Costume fun awaits

by Noah Johnson White County News   Halloween is just around the corner and White County is full of events for children, adults and the whole family. There will be plenty of options to choose from, as well as multiple days where families and friends can get in on the spooky fun.
Sebastian Wiley and Nealy Webster sing “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” as Matt and Luisa in ‘The Fantasticks.’ (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Sebastian Wiley and Nealy Webster sing “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” as Matt and Luisa in ‘The Fantasticks.’ (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Looking for a ‘happy ending’

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   W hite County High School Theatre students are heading to Dawson County today for the Region One Act Play competition where they’ll perform the first act of “The Fantasticks.
Firefighters work together to contain the fire on Dean Mountain Road as flames burst out of the roof near the garage. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Firefighters work together to contain the fire on Dean Mountain Road as flames burst out of the roof near the garage. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

‘We’ll get through it’

by Noah Johnson White County News   A couple in Cleveland escaped a residential fire in their home of four years on Thursday, Oct. 19, and another fire claimed a motorhome on Sunday, Oct. 22. The home of Clinton and Esther Mulkey caught fire around 2 p.m. Thursday.
As City Auditor Wayne Tuck spins the bingo cage, package store applicants Sarthi Gandhi, Gerald Singer and Garth Gandhi watch to see which ball is selected in the package store lottery. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

As City Auditor Wayne Tuck spins the bingo cage, package store applicants Sarthi Gandhi, Gerald Singer and Garth Gandhi watch to see which ball is selected in the package store lottery. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Winning spirits

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Cleveland will have its first three package stores as soon as possible. The three stores will be at 167 Kytle St., 262/272 S. Main St. and 897 S. Main St. The three were drawn in a lottery Oct. 19 after four applicants qualified.
Volunteers watch over the ducks in last year’s Great Helen Duck Race. (file photo)

Volunteers watch over the ducks in last year’s Great Helen Duck Race. (file photo)

Weekend features farm fun, duck race

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   There will be lots of family fun and ways to support the community this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hardman Farm State Historic Site will welcome families to its annual Mountain Farm Celebration.