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Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).

Candidate public forums begin Oct. 5

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A pair of candidate forums are planned for October ahead of city elections. Cleveland candidates have been invited to take part in a forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Roy Ash Community Room (89 E. Jarrard St. in Cleveland, behind United Community Bank).
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease.

More vaccine help arrives as COVID number decrease

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has continued its recent decline as health officials continue to boost efforts to stop spread of the disease. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 8 cases per day according to a Sept.
Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting for Cleveland, Helen to start in October

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Early voting begins next week for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. Cleveland early voting is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and continue on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall. There also will be early voting on Saturday, Oct.
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

COVID case rates continue recent decline

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 11.
The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets). 

The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets). 

Child Safety Seat checks to be held Sept. 22

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department will be holding a child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cleveland Police Department, 42 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and Hood Streets).
Daniel Ratigan presented the above sample image of his planned little library project to the Cleveland City Council.

Daniel Ratigan presented the above sample image of his planned little library project to the Cleveland City Council.

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Council OKs ‘little library’ project located at city park

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 16, 2021
A free little library is coming to the Cleveland City Park/Woodman of the World Park Cleveland City Council members unanimously approved the library box after hearing a presentation from Daniel Ratigan, with Boy Scout Troop 140.
With the demolition of the former Talon zipper manufacturing building to make way for a new municipal complex, the city of Cleveland has agreed to a lease for housing fire department ladder trucks.

With the demolition of the former Talon zipper manufacturing building to make way for a new municipal complex, the city of Cleveland has agreed to a lease for housing fire department ladder trucks.

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Cleveland approves lease agreement for fire truck housing

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 16, 2021
With the demolition of the former Talon zipper manufacturing building to make way for a new municipal complex, the city of Cleveland has agreed to a lease for housing fire department ladder trucks. During a Sept.
Improvements to Cleveland streets are expected to being soon.

Improvements to Cleveland streets are expected to being soon.

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Cleveland set to resurface, restripe multiple streets

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Improvements to Cleveland streets are expected to being soon. City council members on Sept. 9 approved a bid from Garrett Paving Company of Athens for resurfacing and restriping of multiple streets.
The Cleveland Police Department’s Maj. Aaron Weiland, officer Ray Rutledge and Chief Jeff Shoemaker are shown with the Agency of the Year award. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Cleveland Police Department’s Maj. Aaron Weiland, officer Ray Rutledge and Chief Jeff Shoemaker are shown with the Agency of the Year award. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

CPD is Agency of Year for traffic safety work

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department was recently recognized for its work in traffic safety. The CPD was named Agency of the Year on Sept. 9 by the Northeast Traffic Enforcement Network (NETEN), which falls under the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
COVID update

COVID update

COVID-19 figures dip, but remain elevated

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County declined over the past week, though it remains on par with elevated levels seen last winter. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 22.1 cases per day according to a Sept.