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View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News: City celebrates film with cast, community Film crews return for new movie County to seek three-person election board New regions finalized by GHSA Lady Warriors stay hot Check out our classifieds.
The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account.

The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account.

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Cleveland and Water Authority reach deal on reserve fund

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The City of Cleveland and White County Water Authority approved an agreement for the city’s contribution to the Turner Creek Water Treatment Plant capital reserve account. The Cleveland City Council discussed the topic at its meeting on Monday, Dec.
Pictured is an example of the cars that will be available to rent at a proposed car rental business in Helen. This image was presented to the Helen City Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Pictured is an example of the cars that will be available to rent at a proposed car rental business in Helen. This image was presented to the Helen City Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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Electric car rental business gets clearance from Helen commission

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
An electric car rental business could be coming to Helen. At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Helen City Commission approved a request by Adrian Diaconu to have a booth and a sign for the rental operation, located in a pay-to-park lot at 8717 North Main Street.
There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January.

There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January.

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Card transaction fee for school lunch payments to rise 25 cents

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January. The transaction fee will increase from $2 to $2.
Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.

Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.

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Drought conditions improve here

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.

The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.

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Playground planned for Yonah Preserve ballfields

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex. At a Dec.
Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew returns for new movie

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Movie crews returned to White County this month to film another Christmas movie. Sunshine Films, the same company that filmed Christmas Love Letter in Helen earlier this year, came to the area for a second time.
Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly.

Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly.

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County to seek three-person election board

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly. The White County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at a Dec.
Christmas Love Letter cast members Jackie Prucha, Izzy Herbert, Pierce Lackey, and producer and director Damian Romay attended the premiere that was held at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Christmas Love Letter cast members Jackie Prucha, Izzy Herbert, Pierce Lackey, and producer and director Damian Romay attended the premiere that was held at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

City celebrates film with cast, community

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Helen rolled out the red carpet this past weekend. At least it did for one night, Sunday, Dec. 15, for the premiere of the movie Christmas Love Letter, which was filmed in Helen earlier this year and will debut to a wider audience on Lifetime this Saturday, Dec. 21.
Hollie

Hollie

Pets of the Week: Dec. 16

News Staff
Monday, December 16, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Dec. 16 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Hollie is a 1-year-old female Tortie who is as lovely as the holidays! Hollie wants nothing more than to give and receive love.