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In news today…
The Bradley County Commission met on Monday covering several items of business. Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis noted the block party was successful, offering congratulations to everyone involved, especially those involved with cleanup. It was also noted that the Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is back open to visitation during regular hours; other hours must be requested. Masks and screenings are required, with a maximum of two visitors per patient and a preferred maximum of one hour visit. A resolution was passed designating the Bradley County North Complex Concession Stand as the Maggie Sims Concession Stand, as Mrs. Sims was very involved at Bradley North and passed away back in September. The Mayor also presented a proclamation to the family naming Monday, November 1st, 2021 as Maggie Sims Day in Bradley County.
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The Cleveland CIty Schools Board of Education met on Monday covering several items of business. A resolution was passed opposing partisan elections of school board members. A recent vote by state legislation has allowed school boards to be partisan, but Cleveland City Schools has unanimously voted to remain non-partisan. Individual board members will not have to state their political party affiliation when running for elections. An update was given on COVID-19 in the school system, there are currently only 5 active cases in the system. It was voted unanimously to remove mask mandates in the school system. Students and staff will no longer be required to wear masks as of today, but encourages them to continue to do so if they wish due to personal reasons.
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Villa Drive off 25th Street near McDonalds has been renamed Hank Smith Way by the City of Cleveland. The name change came officially in a noontime ceremony at McDonalds on 25th Street. The late Hank Smith was the original franchise owner of Cleveland and other stores. Mayor Kevin Brooks introduced members of the City Council. Councilman Dale Hughes told of Smiths great support of education and of his tenure as President of the Chamber of Commerce. Special guests were Mayor Emeritus Tom and Sandra Rowland, long time friends of the Smith family. Mark Smith, current McDonald’s owner, recalled when Rowland was with WCLE in the early 70’s and asked to introduce Ronald McDonald, he bought a new suit for the occasion. Rowland had told Smith that Ronald McDonald was probably the most famous person he would ever introduce.
