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Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Rick Kelley, left, is congratulated by Sheriff Neal Walden after a successful election night. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Kelley wins sheriff, runoff for probate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 11, 2020
After an unprecedented 2020 election season reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, voters finally had their say in primary elections Tuesday, June 9.
White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland unofficial election results – June 9, 2020

White County and Cleveland Election Coverage – June 9, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Updates are posted below for unofficial results for local contested races only in White County's General Primary, as well as the Cleveland special elections for mayor and the Ward 2 city council seat and a countywide ESPLOST referendum.
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 114

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 110

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
As work progressed on upgrading the city of Cleveland’s water line along Old Blairsville Road, the need for additional repair was discovered.

As work progressed on upgrading the city of Cleveland’s water line along Old Blairsville Road, the need for additional repair was discovered.

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More repairs needed on Old Blairsville city water line

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 4, 2020
As work progressed on upgrading the city of Cleveland’s water line along Old Blairsville Road, the need for additional repair was discovered.
The city of Cleveland’s proposed budget would see a slight increase in some department, but that is expected to be offset by spending reductions in others.

The city of Cleveland’s proposed budget would see a slight increase in some department, but that is expected to be offset by spending reductions in others.

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Cleveland projects slight rise in budget

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The city of Cleveland’s proposed budget would see a slight increase in some department, but that is expected to be offset by spending reductions in others. City Council members approved the first consideration of the FY20-21 budget at a hearing on Monday, June 1.
White County voters have already been busy with greater participation than usual in absentee balloting, as well as taking part in early in-person voting, which continues through this Friday, June 5. (File photo/Stephanie HIll)

White County voters have already been busy with greater participation than usual in absentee balloting, as well as taking part in early in-person voting, which continues through this Friday, June 5. (File photo/Stephanie HIll)

DECISION DAY FOR VOTERS

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 4, 2020
After delays and confusion related to the COVID-19 pandemic, election day will finally arrive Tuesday, June 9. The unprecedented circumstances have actually led to two separate countywide elections being held at the same time, along with a pair of Cleveland special elections.
This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election.

This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election.

Early voting ends this week

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election. Early voting for countywide primary elections began May 18 will continue until Friday, June 5, during normal weekday business hours at the Voter Registrar’s Office.
There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 103

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 21 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
There have been 100 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Friday, May 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from Department of Public Health)

There have been 100 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Friday, May 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from Department of Public Health)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 100

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2020
There have been 100 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Friday, May 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 20 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.