White County

It's summer, which means it's budget time for local governments.

It's summer, which means it's budget time for local governments.

Budget hearings underway

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
It's summer, which means it's budget time for local governments. Some local governments have already held both of their budget hearings, and some have held the first hearings, with the second ones scheduled for the upcoming weeks.
The White County Board of Commissioners was to hold its first of two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 17.

The White County Board of Commissioners was to hold its first of two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 17.

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No millage increase planned for county

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners was to hold its first of two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 17. The roughly $27.9 million total proposed budget is about $2.
The city of Helen has unveiled its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

The city of Helen has unveiled its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

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Helen holds first budget hearing

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The city of Helen has unveiled its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The Helen City Commission held its first of two public hearings on the budget June 15, though no one from the public commented. The proposed budget shows estimated general fund revenue of $3,493,229.
The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14.

The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14.

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Cleveland OKs spending plan

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14. The budget includes a roughly 4% increase over the current budget, but higher revenues are helping balance it without dipping into fund reserves.
Supporters of a new library building cite the many uses the facility provides to the community, such as youth programs, and needed to accommodate growth. (Submitted photo)

Supporters of a new library building cite the many uses the facility provides to the community, such as youth programs, and needed to accommodate growth. (Submitted photo)

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Group plans to raise funds in campaign for new library

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A committee created to raise money toward the construction of a new public library is getting to work. The fundraising group is part of the new library building committee, and they’ve met recently to discuss the need, costs, fundraisers and more.
Katelyn Boman fields a ground ball during the Lady Warriors' practice session Wednesday morning at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katelyn Boman fields a ground ball during the Lady Warriors' practice session Wednesday morning at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors begin summer work; look forward to big season

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The start of the 2021 high school softball season is just around the corner and the White County Lady Warriors aren't wasting any time getting ready for the upcoming season.
Two Cleveland Police Department officers were recently named sergeants. The recognition and pinning was held at the June 7 Cleveland City Council meeting. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker (far left) is shown addressing the new sergeants, from left, Wesley Addis and Denton Vaughan. Addis’ wife, Sheila, and Vaughan’s wife, Amy, were on hand to assist with the pinning. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Two Cleveland Police Department officers were recently named sergeants. The recognition and pinning was held at the June 7 Cleveland City Council meeting. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker (far left) is shown addressing the new sergeants, from left, Wesley Addis and Denton Vaughan. Addis’ wife, Sheila, and Vaughan’s wife, Amy, were on hand to assist with the pinning. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Cleveland PD pins sergeants

News Staff
Friday, June 11, 2021
Two Cleveland Police Department officers were recently named sergeants. The recognition and pinning was held at the June 7 Cleveland City Council meeting. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker (far left) is shown addressing the new sergeants, from left, Wesley Addis and Denton Vaughan.
WCHS athletic director Craig Turner, right, is shown with Georgia Athletic Directors Association's executive director Joe Sanflippo during the GADA awards banquet last Saturday in Atlanta. (Photo/GADA)

WCHS athletic director Craig Turner, right, is shown with Georgia Athletic Directors Association's executive director Joe Sanflippo during the GADA awards banquet last Saturday in Atlanta. (Photo/GADA)

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Turner ends tenure with AD of the Year honors

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 10, 2021
For the second year in a row, White County High School athletic director Craig Turner has been honored by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association.
WCMS teacher and KISS Club adviser Debbie Carter-Dye displays some of the goodies in gift baskets prepared for teachers. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

WCMS teacher and KISS Club adviser Debbie Carter-Dye displays some of the goodies in gift baskets prepared for teachers. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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KISS Club students build teamwork and skills in appreciation project for teachers

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
White County Middle School teachers were treated to gift baskets at their end of the school year lunch. While the gesture made a splash to show appreciation for those who worked through a full year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the project had also served as a lesson months in the making.
Georgia Power has installed two electric vehicle charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

Georgia Power has installed two electric vehicle charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland. (Submitted photo)

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Electric vehicle charging now at Freedom Park

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Georgia Power launched two new community electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Freedom Park in Cleveland on June 7, with complimentary charging available through July 3. Charging sessions require ChargePoint authorization, which is available at georgiapower.chargepoint.