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Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins surveys damage at Helen Veterans Park. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Saturday storm causes damage

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Straight-line winds are believed to be the cause of damage to Helen Veterans Park and businesses in the surrounding area Saturday, Jan. 11.

State Rep. Lee Hawkins, state Sen. Steve Gooch and state Rep. Terry Rogers recently talked top priorities for the 2020 legislative session. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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The Georgia Legislature began its 2020 session this week, with issues such as budget cuts, broadband and health care once again expected to be top priorities. Three members of White County’s delegation to the state capitol – Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep. Terry Rogers and Rep.

Randall Townley

Townley to seek probate judge seat

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Another candidate has announced plans to run for White County probate judge. Randall Townley says he is seeking the office because he wants serve. “That’s what brings me here – my service to the people and the way I’ve worked in the communities,” Townley said.

Josh Turner

Josh Turner to run for Cleveland mayor

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, January 16, 2020

White County native Josh Turner plans to run for Cleveland mayor. He made a formal announcement Tuesday, Jan. 14., with qualifying for the special election set to begin in about two weeks. “I love my hometown. I’m invested in Cleveland’s success and I want it to be all it can be.

Rebecca Baughcum

Armed robbery investigation leads to arrests

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Several people were arrested following an alleged armed robbery on Monday, Jan. 6. Deputies responded to a report of an assault at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead parking lot, according to White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Clay Hammond.

Clary

Pets of the Week: Jan. 13

News Staff

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 13 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Clary is a sweet calico girl and is about 2 years old. Clary is super talkative, and loves attention.

Charlie Thomas holds up a game stone that he presented at the show and tell program at the White County Historical Society meeting last week. More photos from the event are in this week's White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Jan. 9 issue of the White County News:

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Headlines in the Jan.

Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

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County approves up to $55,000 for election equipment purchase

Wayne Hardy

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections. As White County prepares for wholesale changes in voting equipment, officials face additional purchases to address security and accessory needs for balloting. At its Monday, Jan.

The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed in January for renovations. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen Arts & Heritage Center closing for renovations and theater addition

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, January 9, 2020

The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed during January for renovations to the history museum. The work, which is being done by Woody Davis, is scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 13, with plans to possibly be completed by WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour, which is Feb.

Following three ruptures, the City of Cleveland will be replacing the Old Blairsville Road water line.

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Old Blairsville Road water line to be replaced

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Following three ruptures, the City of Cleveland will be replacing the Old Blairsville Road water line. “We want to classify this as an emergency replacement,” said Tom O’Bryant, city administrator at a Monday, Jan. 6, city council meeting. “...