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Josh Allen

White Countian named VP at HEMC

White County resident Josh Allen has been promoted to vice president of engineering and operations for Habersham EMC. Allen began his career at HEMC in 2002.
TMU President Dr. Emir Caner addressed graduates during commencement ceremonies May 15. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

TMU President Dr. Emir Caner addressed graduates during commencement ceremonies May 15. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

TMU has its largest graduating class ever

by Jenny Gregory Special to the News Truett McConnell University held its 2021 graduation commencement for 169 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates in one of two commencement services inside The George Blaurock Student Wellness Center on May 15.
The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

Water Authority seeks new agreements with cities

The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen. During a May 13 meeting, WCWA board members approved new, adjusted contracts with the cities.
With the installation of new pay meters in two of the Helen’s municipal parking lots, the city has decided to slightly increase parking fees. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

With the installation of new pay meters in two of the Helen’s municipal parking lots, the city has decided to slightly increase parking fees. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen parking fee rises

With the installation of new pay meters in two of the Helen’s municipal parking lots, the city has decided to slightly increase parking fees.
A call will go out using the emergency notification system beginning Monday, May 17, in regards to the coronavirus vaccine.

A call will go out using the emergency notification system beginning Monday, May 17, in regards to the coronavirus vaccine.

White County to issue call about COVID vaccine

A call will go out using the emergency notification system beginning Monday, May 17, in regards to the coronavirus vaccine. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, this will happen in partnership with the White County Health Department and White County Emergency Management.
A child passenger safety seat check will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart for those who want or need their child safety seats checked. (File photo)

A child passenger safety seat check will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart for those who want or need their child safety seats checked. (File photo)

Child safety seat check to be held May 20

A child passenger safety seat check will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart for those who want or need their child safety seats checked.
The Mountain Traveler cover contest deadline has been extended.

The Mountain Traveler cover contest deadline has been extended.

Mountain Traveler cover contest extended

Summer in the Northeast Georgia mountains is special, whether your favorite mountain activity is hiking on a trail, spending time on a lake or just enjoying the cool evening breezes.
Shown from left are White County Rotary Club president-elect Zach Gerrells, 2021 White County Rotary Club scholarship recipients Cassandra Satterlee-Ortiz and Madison Adams, and Rotary Club scholarship committee member Gene White. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Shown from left are White County Rotary Club president-elect Zach Gerrells, 2021 White County Rotary Club scholarship recipients Cassandra Satterlee-Ortiz and Madison Adams, and Rotary Club scholarship committee member Gene White. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Rotary Club builds on its history of student scholarship support

For more than 25 years, the White County Rotary Club’s scholarship program has supported dozens of local graduates through college. At the club’s weekly meeting on May 11, Rotarians honored the two newest recipients of the financial award – Madison Adams and Cassandra Satterlee-Ortiz.