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Kristi Casey of Sautee Nacoochee was part of the Boom Chicago improv theater. Jordan Peele (Get Out, Key & Peele), shown at top right in this photo from around 2001-2002, is among the famous names she’s worked with. (Photo by Christy Ju/Boom Chicago Comedy Theatre)
For the love of comedy
The Helen City Commissioner has approved appointments to the newly reauthorized Helen Downtown Development Authority.
Helen DDA members appointed
Even with sunny skies, Saturday in Helen was brightened by the annual Shriners parade through downtown. The June 12 procession through downtown featured a crowd-pleasing showcase of motor vehicles, costumes and good-natured antics. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)
Shriners time in downtown Helen
The White County Water Authority and city of Cleveland have not come to an agreement on an amount to contribute to a reserve account expected to help fund upgrades to a water treatment plant.
Sides still differ on reserve contributions
Budget hearings underway
The White County Board of Commissioners was to hold its first of two public hearings on a proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 17.
No millage increase planned for county
Helen holds first budget hearing
The Cleveland City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget following a second public hearing on June 14.
Cleveland OKs spending plan
Supporters of a new library building cite the many uses the facility provides to the community, such as youth programs, and needed to accommodate growth. (Submitted photo)
