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Confirmed COVID-19 cases have recently slowed in White County, but health officials continue to stress the need for safety measures as cases of a new variant of the virus spread in Georgia.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases have recently slowed in White County, but health officials continue to stress the need for safety measures as cases of a new variant of the virus spread in Georgia.

COVID-19 variant spreads in Georgia

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 4, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service Confirmed COVID-19 cases have recently slowed in White County, but health officials continue to stress the need for safety measures as cases of a new variant of the virus spread in Georgia.
Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table & Tavern, spoke to the Cleveland City Council at its Feb. 1 meeting about concerns he had with the amendments. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table & Tavern, spoke to the Cleveland City Council at its Feb. 1 meeting about concerns he had with the amendments. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Cleveland reviews alcohol ordinance

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The City of Cleveland is reviewing proposed amendments to their alcohol ordinance. The amendments come after then-police chief John Foster requested the city council review the ordinance and put a 90-day moratorium on issuing new alcohol licenses while they reviewed the ordinance in December.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

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Shoemaker named new Cleveland police chief

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
by Stephanie Hill White County News   Jeffrey Shoemaker will be the Cleveland Police Department’s new chief. The Cleveland City Council voted 3-1 to hire Shoemaker at a Jan. 25 called meeting to consider selecting a police chief. He was among three finalists named Jan. 11, along with CPD Maj.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

Cleveland appoints new police chief

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In a 3 to 1 vote, the Cleveland City Council approved the appointment of Jeffrey Shoemaker, of White County, as the new Cleveland Police Chief during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 25. Shoemaker is currently employed with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

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Rocking into retirement

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
For many years, Bradley Greene and Charlie Thomas have been a familiar presence to people stopping by Nix Furniture & Hardware looking to buy tools, chairs – or catch up on county happenings. But that will be changing.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

Wait continues for additional vaccine

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 21, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.
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 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.