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Pictured from left: Firefighter Austin Brown, firefighter Jason Ravan, firefighter Shad Sosebee, Capt. Robbie Burke and Capt. Josh Taylor, of White County Fire Services, officer Wesley Addis and officer Brandon Wood of the Cleveland Police Department, and Battalion Chief Terry Sosebee, firefighter Bradley Martin and firefighter Casey Creel of White County Fire Services. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

Pictured from left: Firefighter Austin Brown, firefighter Jason Ravan, firefighter Shad Sosebee, Capt. Robbie Burke and Capt. Josh Taylor, of White County Fire Services, officer Wesley Addis and officer Brandon Wood of the Cleveland Police Department, and Battalion Chief Terry Sosebee, firefighter Bradley Martin and firefighter Casey Creel of White County Fire Services. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

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First responders complete training

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
irst Responders from White County, along with other agencies, completed a rigorous three-day training course in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, held April 19-21 at Mountain Education Charter High School.
Dr. Octavius Mulligan and Kiwanis President Jason Hogan present plaques to STAR student Charles Causey and STAR teacher Kalin Kennedy. Causey was also presented with a $500 scholarship. Pictured from left, Mulligan, Hogan, Causey and Kennedy. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Dr. Octavius Mulligan and Kiwanis President Jason Hogan present plaques to STAR student Charles Causey and STAR teacher Kalin Kennedy. Causey was also presented with a $500 scholarship. Pictured from left, Mulligan, Hogan, Causey and Kennedy. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Kiwanis honors STAR student, teacher

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Kiwanis Club of Cleveland recently honored the 2021 STAR student and teacher at its annual banquet. This year the banquet for STAR student Charles Causey and STAR teacher Kalin Kennedy, was held at White County High School. Guest speaker and Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Principal Dr.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in White County rose over the past week.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in White County rose over the past week.

County COVID-19 cases see uptick

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in White County rose over the past week. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has remained down since hitting a low point a few weeks ago. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s April 27 status report showed the average at 2.
Nara Allen, left, and Stacie Ward.

Nara Allen, left, and Stacie Ward.

Allen returning to WCMS; Ward retiring from Jack P. Nix

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
A familiar face will be returning to the halls of White County Middle School. The White County Board of Education has approved hiring Nara Allen as the school’s new principal, effective July 1, 2021. Current principal Kristi Gerrells is retiring in June. “It is very exciting,” Allen said.
Stacie Ward is retiring in June of this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Stacie Ward is retiring in June of this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Jack. P. Nix Elementary’s Ward to retire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Following an entire career spent at one location, Jack P. Nix Elementary School Principal Stacie Ward will be retiring in June. And after more than two decades spent in education, Ward said now is right time for her to focus on her family and personal matters.
Nara Allen will become the next principal at White County Middle School. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Nara Allen will become the next principal at White County Middle School. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Allen returning to WCMS as principal

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
A familiar face will be returning to the halls of White County Middle School. The White County Board of Education has approved hiring Nara Allen as the school’s new principal, effective July 1, 2021. Current principal Kristi Gerrells is retiring in June. “It is very exciting,” Allen said.
White County is exploring implementing a parking fee and kiosk at the Yonah Preserve Trailhead to offset operational costs.

White County is exploring implementing a parking fee and kiosk at the Yonah Preserve Trailhead to offset operational costs.

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Parking fee considered for county trailhead

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 29, 2021
White County is exploring implementing a parking fee and kiosk at the Yonah Preserve Trailhead to offset operational costs. County commissioners outlined the concept for the popular hiking and biking trails, accessed from Albert Reid Road, during their April 26 meeting.
After more than a year of study, a proposed framework for designating historic areas in an overlay district was presented to the White County Board of Commissioners at its April 26 meeting.

After more than a year of study, a proposed framework for designating historic areas in an overlay district was presented to the White County Board of Commissioners at its April 26 meeting.

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Historic overlay district proposal sent to county for further review

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 29, 2021
After more than a year of study, a proposed framework for designating historic areas in an overlay district was presented to the White County Board of Commissioners at its April 26 meeting.
School bus drivers Avery Clark and Mike Ray react to surprise “Be More Bucks” presentations noting they would receive an additional $2,020 bonus on top of $1,000 previously promised by Gov. Brian Kemp. (Submitted photo)

School bus drivers Avery Clark and Mike Ray react to surprise “Be More Bucks” presentations noting they would receive an additional $2,020 bonus on top of $1,000 previously promised by Gov. Brian Kemp. (Submitted photo)

Teachers, staff get surprise ‘thank you’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
White County teachers and staff members were treated to a special surprise last Friday by the school system. It was long-known that Gov.