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View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News: City celebrates film with cast, community Film crews return for new movie County to seek three-person election board New regions finalized by GHSA Lady Warriors stay hot Check out our classifieds.
The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account.

The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account.

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Cleveland and Water Authority reach deal on reserve fund

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account. The Cleveland City Council discussed the topic at its meeting on Monday, Dec.
Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock shake hands after Helen election results are announced. Former city commissioner Dona K. Burke is shown in the middle. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock shake hands after Helen election results are announced. Former city commissioner Dona K. Burke is shown in the middle. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Ash, Garmon win Helen seats

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Proving that every vote counts, there were only 10 votes separating two of the candidates in the Helen City Commission race.
Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock spoke after the voters were counted. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock spoke after the voters were counted. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen, Cleveland election results

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The unofficial 2019 Helen and Cleveland municipal election results are as follows: Helen City Commission Jeff Ash: 103 Cinnamon Spurlock: 63 Fred Garmon: 73 A total of 135 voters cast ballots out of 518 registered voters.
City of Cleveland

City of Cleveland

Early voting for city elections starts Oct. 14

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections for Cleveland and Helen, with early voting starting the week after. There are several ways for residents to register, said White County Voter Registrar Lisa Manning.
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Voter registration deadline for city elections is Oct. 7

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 26, 2019
If you’re a Cleveland or Helen resident and want to vote in one of the upcoming municipal elections, the deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 7. There are several ways to register, said White County Voter Registrar Lisa Manning. “The best way is online at the secretary of state’s website (sos.ga.
Cleveland City Councilwoman Annie Sutton and Mayor Shan Ash exchange words at the council’s Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland City Councilwoman Annie Sutton and Mayor Shan Ash exchange words at the council’s Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Tensions flare at council meeting over mayor’s letter

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Cleveland City Council has declined formal action on a letter by Mayor Shan Ash on behalf of a resident seeking a pardon, but not before lingering tensions over how the matter was handled boiled over into a public exchange. At their Sept.
Councilwoman Nan Bowen and Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash discuss what action to take in regards to a letter signed by the mayor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Councilwoman Nan Bowen and Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash discuss what action to take in regards to a letter signed by the mayor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Mayor letter causes friction with council

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 5, 2019
A letter signed by Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash is causing some dissention with Cleveland City Council members. The letter in question was sent to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole on behalf of a White County individual asking for a pardon for a 1996 felony conviction.
Boil water notice

Boil water notice

City of Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff
Monday, August 26, 2019
Update: The boil water notice has been lifted, according to the City of Cleveland.  A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Allison Dr.