Helen Songwriters festival rescheduled
Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced.
White County
BOE asked to study public participation procedure
Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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The White County Board of Education plans to review procedures for public participation at board meetings.
Sheriff’s office to get new vehicles, equipment
Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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White County Sheriff’s Office deputies are in line for nearly $324,000 in vehicle and equipment upgrades approved by the county Board of Commissioners at July 27 meeting.
July sees biggest monthly increase in COVID-19 cases
News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June.
Local unemployment rate continues to improve
Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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White County’s unemployment rate decreased for the second consecutive month after spiking in April during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary report released last week by the Georgia De
No Oktoberfest at Festhalle
Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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The music, dancing and mingling of Oktoberfest will be missing from the Helen Festhalle this year, though the city still expects to welcome visitors for the seasonal celebration.
One fatality reported in one vehicle accident Monday
Stephanie Hill
Monday, July 27, 2020
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A one-vehicle accident in White County claimed the life of a Gainesville man on Monday, July 27.
Pets of the Week: July 27
News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
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Pets of the week for the week of July 27 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society.
County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 254
News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
Oktoberfest 50th celebration postponed until 2021
Stephanie Hill
Friday, July 24, 2020
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The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that they are postponing their 50th Anniversary celebration of Oktoberfest until 2021.