Will Wade
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Carly Henderson and Denise Etheridge The June 16 Primary Runoff votes are in and county election officials confirmed that voter turnout was strong during both advanced in-person voting and on Election Day.
Commissioners met on June 15 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2027. From left are Commissioners Shan Ash and Craig Bryant, Chairman Travis Turner and Commissioners Ed Nix and Lyn Holcomb. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Sgt. Chris Barrett presents a retirement award to Officer William “Rice” Poteat during the June 16 City of Helen Commission meeting recognizing Poteat’s years of service with the Helen Police Department. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The county held a decoupling ceremony on June 11 for the opening of Fire Station No. 9. From left: White County Commissioner Craig Bryant, Assistant Fire Chief Josh Taylor, Chairman Travis Turner, Public Safety Director David Murphy, Deputy Chief Terry Sosebee, Assistant Chief Seth Weaver and Dylan Lee with Precision United. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Nathan Eason is the White County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent.
The African American Heritage Site Cabin is located on the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus, 283 Highway 255 North in Sautee Nacoochee. FILE PHOTO
Ronda Rich
Commissioners met on June 15 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2027. From left are Commissioners Shan Ash and Craig Bryant, Chairman Travis Turner and Commissioners Ed Nix and Lyn Holcomb. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Sgt. Chris Barrett presents a retirement award to Officer William “Rice” Poteat during the June 16 City of Helen Commission meeting recognizing Poteat’s years of service with the Helen Police Department. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The county held a decoupling ceremony on June 11 for the opening of Fire Station No. 9. From left: White County Commissioner Craig Bryant, Assistant Fire Chief Josh Taylor, Chairman Travis Turner, Public Safety Director David Murphy, Deputy Chief Terry Sosebee, Assistant Chief Seth Weaver and Dylan Lee with Precision United. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Members of the 10U team are Paisley Autry, Cora Biddy, Olivia Brown, Faith Bunch, Zoe Hester, Bravely Lisk, Breckan Milligan, Averie Morgan, Kamryn Pressley, Weslynn Vandegriff, Lennon Wiley and Madison Worley. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Spencer Adams is currently in the Top 10 in five pitching categories in the ALPB. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL
The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Motorists passing through on Highway 441 and visitors to the City of Dillard should use caution as there is ongoing road construction in the area. MEGAN HORN/CNI
A young man drowned at Panther Creek in Habersham County on June 7. FILE PHOTO
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Will Wade
Members of the 10U team are Paisley Autry, Cora Biddy, Olivia Brown, Faith Bunch, Zoe Hester, Bravely Lisk, Breckan Milligan, Averie Morgan, Kamryn Pressley, Weslynn Vandegriff, Lennon Wiley and Madison Worley. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Spencer Adams is currently in the Top 10 in five pitching categories in the ALPB. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL
Nathan Eason is the White County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent.
The African American Heritage Site Cabin is located on the Sautee Nacoochee Center campus, 283 Highway 255 North in Sautee Nacoochee. FILE PHOTO
Ronda Rich
Kristi Casey
On June 7, I had the chance to chat with my friend Rick Bragg, backstage of the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist was the keynote speaker of the annual Southern LitFest. I had the honor of introducing him. (Photo by Jackie Kennedy.)
Denise Etheridge
Commissioners met on June 15 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2027. From left are Commissioners Shan Ash and Craig Bryant, Chairman Travis Turner and Commissioners Ed Nix and Lyn Holcomb. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Sgt. Chris Barrett presents a retirement award to Officer William “Rice” Poteat during the June 16 City of Helen Commission meeting recognizing Poteat’s years of service with the Helen Police Department. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Motorists passing through on Highway 441 and visitors to the City of Dillard should use caution as there is ongoing road construction in the area. MEGAN HORN/CNI
A young man drowned at Panther Creek in Habersham County on June 7. FILE PHOTO
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Members of the 10U team are Paisley Autry, Cora Biddy, Olivia Brown, Faith Bunch, Zoe Hester, Bravely Lisk, Breckan Milligan, Averie Morgan, Kamryn Pressley, Weslynn Vandegriff, Lennon Wiley and Madison Worley. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Spencer Adams is currently in the Top 10 in five pitching categories in the ALPB. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL
The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
