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White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers.

White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers.

Local COVID-19 cases decline

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 4, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service White County has seen its seven-day average of infections hit its lowest since October as Georgia readies to expand the list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers. The local average dropped to 2.
A boil water notice has been issued on Feb. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: South Main Street (Highway 129 South) at Townview Dr. south to Dollar General.

A boil water notice has been issued on Feb. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: South Main Street (Highway 129 South) at Townview Dr. south to Dollar General.

Boil water notice issued by City of Cleveland

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
UPDATE: As of 12:40 p.m. in Saturday, Feb. 27, the boil water notice has been lifted.  A boil water notice has been issued on Feb. 25 for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: South Main Street (Highway 129 South) at Townview Dr. south to Dollar General.
Laurie Politano, RN, gave Denyse Brennan her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the MedLink Georgia vaccination clinic held Feb. 25 at Resurrection Episcopal Church. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Laurie Politano, RN, gave Denyse Brennan her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the MedLink Georgia vaccination clinic held Feb. 25 at Resurrection Episcopal Church. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Vaccine efforts ramp up

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination efforts were in full swing this week with multiple mass patient clinics led by the White County Health Department, MedLink Georgia and state emergency management. The White County Health Department held an appointment-only point of dispensing (POD) operation Feb.
Plans for a new Cleveland Building Authority is set to proceed.

Plans for a new Cleveland Building Authority is set to proceed.

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Building Authority plans moving ahead

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Plans for a new Cleveland Building Authority is set to proceed. No members of the public spoke at a required Feb. 16 hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 16, in regards to the creation of the authority.
Winter storms that wreaked havoc on Texas and other parts of country have also affected COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Georgia.

Winter storms that wreaked havoc on Texas and other parts of country have also affected COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Georgia.

Winter weather delays vaccines

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Winter storms that wreaked havoc on Texas and other parts of country have also affected COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Georgia.
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Garrison Baker swore in Jeff Shoemaker as the new Cleveland police chief on Monday, Feb. 8. Pictured with Shoemaker is his wife, Andrea Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Garrison Baker swore in Jeff Shoemaker as the new Cleveland police chief on Monday, Feb. 8. Pictured with Shoemaker is his wife, Andrea Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Shoemaker sworn in as police chief

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Cleveland has a new police chief following the swearing-in of Jeff Shoemaker on Monday, Feb. 8. “I’m super excited to say the least,” Shoemaker said.
More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.

More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.

Off-site vaccination sites planned

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 11, 2021
More COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are planned to allow providers additional  space to process more patients as supplies allow.
The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.

The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.

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Cleveland to form building authority

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Cleveland City Council plans to create a new building authority that could help finance work on a proposed municipal complex at the site of the former Talon manufacturing plant off Campbell Street.
In front from left, Sgt. Brandon Landress, Cpl. Brandon Wood, Officer Denton Vaughan and Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt were presented with letters of commendation (Pruitt was accepting on behalf of Payton Cagle) from CPD Maj. Aaron Weiland and Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In front from left, Sgt. Brandon Landress, Cpl. Brandon Wood, Officer Denton Vaughan and Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt were presented with letters of commendation (Pruitt was accepting on behalf of Payton Cagle) from CPD Maj. Aaron Weiland and Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Officers, firefighter commended for recent life-saving response

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Four City of Cleveland employees are being hailed as heroes for their quick work to save a life. During the Cleveland City Council’s Feb. 8 meeting, Officer Denton Vaughan, Cpl. Brandon Wood and Sgt.