Human remains were found on Mt. Yonah earlier this month. PHOTO BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Truett McConnell University confirmed the death of a student on campus on Sept. 20 in a Facebook post on Monday. The Cleveland Police
This graphic shows where the road will be closed around the Historic Courthouse from 10 p.m. Sept. 28 through 5 a.m. Sept. 29. SUBMITTED IMAGE
The Faschingsverein Helen float makes its way through the rain during the 2026 Oktoberfest parade held last Saturday, Sept 12. Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Sept. 17- 20, Sept. 24-27 and Oct. 1 through Nov. 1. See more Oktoberfest photos on page 12A. PHOTO BY CARLY HENDERSON
Helen Mayor Lee Landress, left, and Füssen Mayor Maximilian Eichstetter pose during a Sister City Appreciation Day ceremony Friday at Helen City Hall. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
From left: United Community Bank President Donald Harris, Deputy Josh Fredrick, Sheriff Rick Kelley and Lt. Tim Chapman. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
From left, Sharon Lee, volunteer organizer for the Walk for Hope; Dr. Natalie Ford, counselor at Northeast Georgia Christian Counseling; Terry Buffington, volunteer at the walk; Trista Blankenship, counselor and director at NGCC; and June Benton, volunteer at the walk, participate in a suicide prevention walk in Montana. The event inspired NGCC to organize its own Walk for Hope 5K in Northeast Georgia. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Guests serve themselves a charcuterie provided by Chattahoochee Cheese Market at last year's Celebrate Connection. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
This sign is at the entrance road to the trailhead on Mt. Yonah. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
