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The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate.

GBI requested to investigate inmate death

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate. According to a release from White County Sheriff’s Office Capt.
No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play suspected in death investigation

No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation. According to Cleveland Police Department Chief Jeff Shoemaker in a press release, at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, officers responded to a residence on Bertha Court in regards to an unresponsive person.
The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

City of Helen takes action against establishment after complaints

The city of Helen is threatening penalties for a restaurant and bar following multiple complaints, citations and a fine, according to officials. During the May 18 Helen City Commission meeting, Police Chief Brian Stephens voiced his concerns about alleged incidents at The Hayloft Restaurant & Bar.
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Public access defibrillator installed in city downtown

A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. The automated external defibrillator (AED) recently installed in the marketplatz was donated by Student Docs for Shocks, a non-profit organization that works to educate people about out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, said founder Chris Griesser.
The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town.

The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town.

Helen to review lowering speed limit in area for slower vehicles

The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town. Police Chief Brian Stephens spoke to commissioners at their May 18 meeting about slow-moving vehicles on the state highway (Ga. 75/Main Street) that goes through the heart of downtown.
Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.

Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.

Ridge Road to open one lane

Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.
The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.

The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.

Helen to use $6.3 million bonds to fund for upcoming projects

The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.
Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fish on an area lake? Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2021 edition.

Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fish on an area lake? Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2021 edition.

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fish on an area lake? Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2021 edition.
White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community.

White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community.

COVID-19 vaccines still being encouraged, cases remain steady

White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s May 18 status report showed the average at 0.9 daily cases at that time, down from 1.
Community members can offer input on a proposed ordinance that would address maintenance of property in White County’s unincorporated areas, including those deemed a public nuisance or health hazard.

Community members can offer input on a proposed ordinance that would address maintenance of property in White County’s unincorporated areas, including those deemed a public nuisance or health hazard.

Nuisance ordinance hearing set

Community members can offer input on a proposed ordinance that would address maintenance of property in White County’s unincorporated areas, including those deemed a public nuisance or health hazard.