Area News

White County commissioners update fireworks permit process

White County commissioners this week approved a resolution amending the county Code to streamline the process for obtaining professional fireworks permits. Anyone hiring a ...

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Politicians side with veterans at Cleveland rally

A group of local veterans and their families came together at Freedom Park in Cleveland on Friday, June 6, to advocate against plans set ...

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Protestors share greviances with TMU administration

A group of protesters gathered in the heat of the morning on Friday, June 6, to demand that Truett McConnell University’s Board of Trustees ...

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Swinson teammate says complaints were ignored and punished

Caylin Carter was one of about two dozen people who participated in the Stand-In for Accountability demonstration at Truett McConnell University on Friday. They ...

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UPDATE: TMU Board of Trustees agree to third-party investigation, Caner administrative leave

UPDATE: Truett McConnell University released a press release this afternoon stating its next steps amid the sexual abuse allegations levied against various school officials. ...

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TMU alumni and students call for transparency as trustees meet behind closed doors

A peaceful crowd of some 25 Truett McConnell University students and alumni gathered on the Cleveland campus Friday morning to call for change at ...

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Athens man arrested in large-scale fraud and mail theft investigation

ATHENS, Ga. – A two-year investigation into an elaborate fraud scheme culminated last month with the arrest of an Athens man. Authorities took 30-year-old ...

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Help plan White County’s future through joint comprehensive plan

White County, the cities of Cleveland and Helen, are inviting interested residents to attend a public hearing concerning the development of the White County ...

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Cornelia art proposal exposes simmering tensions

What began as a creative pitch for a public art master plan turned into a tense moment at the Cornelia City Commission workshop earlier ...

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Community urged to ‘Stand Up for Veterans’ at June 6 Rally in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Concerned citizens are invited to gather in support of U.S. military veterans at a public rally this Friday, June 6, from ...

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