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Kiannah Dorsey protects the ball during a recent eighth-grade girls game. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Kiannah Dorsey protects the ball during a recent eighth-grade girls game. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Middle school teams gearing up for MAC tourney

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The White County Middle School basketball closes out the regular season this afternoon, and then will turn their attention to the Mountain Athletic Conference tournament next week.
County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.

County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.

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County sales tax collections continue strong showing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 14, 2021
County sales tax collections remained high in November, according to a recent financial status report presented to White County Board of Commissioners.
Ice, snow and sleet are part of winter living in the Georgia mountains, and residents are encouraged to be ready with such weather events arrive.

Ice, snow and sleet are part of winter living in the Georgia mountains, and residents are encouraged to be ready with such weather events arrive.

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Ready for winter weather?

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Ice, snow and sleet are part of winter living in the Georgia mountains, and residents are encouraged to be ready with such weather events arrive. Staying connected to winter weather alerts is one step recommended by White County Public Safety and Emergency Management Director David Murphy.
Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection.

Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection.

City council election scheduled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Cleveland elections will return in 2021, with a pair of city council seats up for reelection. Council members at their Jan. 11 meeting approved a resolution setting the election for the Ward 3 and Ward 4 seats for Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cleveland police say a man was injured after reportedly shooting himself in the leg on accident at Freedom Park on Jan. 6.

Cleveland police say a man was injured after reportedly shooting himself in the leg on accident at Freedom Park on Jan. 6.

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Man injured after accidentally shooting himself at Freedom Park

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Cleveland police say a man was injured after reportedly shooting himself in the leg on accident at Freedom Park on Jan. 6. Officers were dispatched to the park at 3:35 p.m. in reference to a man, identified as Seth Herrin, 44, of Cornelia, who had been shot in the leg, said CPD Lt. Donna Sims.
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Your artwork could win $100 and a magazine cover

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize. Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
The White County Health Department held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the county administration building Friday, Jan. 8, for healthcare workers, first responders, firefighters and law enforcement. Shown from left are White County Public Safety Director David Murphy getting a COVID-19 vaccine from White County Health Department Nurse Manager Cindy King and White County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Albino getting one from Health Department nurse Rebekah Withrow. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The White County Health Department held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the county administration building Friday, Jan. 8, for healthcare workers, first responders, firefighters and law enforcement. Shown from left are White County Public Safety Director David Murphy getting a COVID-19 vaccine from White County Health Department Nurse Manager Cindy King and White County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Albino getting one from Health Department nurse Rebekah Withrow. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Patience urged as more await chance for vaccine

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Many COVID-19 vaccine providers continue to be flooded with appointment requests, with some health departments’ phone and online registration systems being overwhelmed.
The Cleveland City Council announced three police chief finalists at its Jan. 11 meeting.

The Cleveland City Council announced three police chief finalists at its Jan. 11 meeting.

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Finalists for police chief announced

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Cleveland City Council announced three police chief finalists at its Jan. 11 meeting. The candidates include Aaron Weiland with the Cleveland Police Department, Jeffery Shoemaker with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and Courtney Gale with the University of Georgia Police Department.