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There were no injuries reported at a house fire on Wednesday, Dec. 11, on Skitts Mountain Road.

There were no injuries reported at a house fire on Wednesday, Dec. 11, on Skitts Mountain Road.

Fire burns Skitts Mountain Road home

Stephanie Hill
Friday, December 13, 2019
No injuries were reported at a house fire Wednesday, Dec. 11, on Skitts Mountain Road. White County firefighters, with automatic aid from the Cleveland Fire Department and the Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade, responded to the report of a house fire around 10 p.m.
In 2019, the City of Helen celebrated 50 years as an Alpine Village. (Photo courtesy Helen CVB)

In 2019, the City of Helen celebrated 50 years as an Alpine Village. (Photo courtesy Helen CVB)

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Stories from the storytellers

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Any community that has deep roots has scores of stories to tell about its past and its people. Some of these tales of heritage are written down in texts, others are passed down among generations of family and some are, unfortunately, eroded or lost over time.
The Helen City Commission has given final approval of changes to an ordinance regarding staging areas for horse carriage companies.

The Helen City Commission has given final approval of changes to an ordinance regarding staging areas for horse carriage companies.

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Helen amends rules for horse carriage companies

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Helen City Commission has given final approval of changes to an ordinance regarding staging areas for horse carriage companies. The second reading of the ordinance occurred during the commission meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Guests had the opportunity to make last-minute bids on Christmas trees, sponsored by community businesses and organizations. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Guests had the opportunity to make last-minute bids on Christmas trees, sponsored by community businesses and organizations. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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United Way wraps Festival of Trees fundraiser with celebration

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for the United Way of White County concluded Friday, Dec. 6, with a Festival of Lights reception at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. The evening social featured appetizers, pictures with Santa, s’mores, a bonfire and entertainment.
Will Wagner, site manager for Smithgall Woods State Park and the Hardman Farm State Historic Site, speaks to the Helen City Commission Dec. 10. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Will Wagner, site manager for Smithgall Woods State Park and the Hardman Farm State Historic Site, speaks to the Helen City Commission Dec. 10. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Trail highlights trek from Anna Ruby Falls to Hardman Farm

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 12, 2019
A planned New Year’s Day hike will offer an 11-mile journey from Anna Ruby Falls to the Hardman Farm State Historic Site. The Falls to Farm First Day Hike is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
White County High School students are rallying around a student who was injured in a wreck on Halloween.

White County High School students are rallying around a student who was injured in a wreck on Halloween.

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WCHS rallies to aid injured student

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 12, 2019
White County High School students are rallying around a student who was injured in a wreck on Halloween. The WCHS Student Council recently held a drive to collect gift cards for the family of senior Jenna Brown.
Mossy Creek students Hunter Moyers, Brody Kelley and Zachary Godfrey all proudly hold up their awards from the state competition last week in Savannah. (Submitted photos)

Mossy Creek students Hunter Moyers, Brody Kelley and Zachary Godfrey all proudly hold up their awards from the state competition last week in Savannah. (Submitted photos)

WCMS, MCES Beta Clubs have successful state convention

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Jr. Beta Clubs at Mossy Creek Elementary School and White County Middle School have qualified for nationals after bringing home some serious hardware from the state conventions last week in Savannah. MCES took 28 students, and had five students place, said Deticia Chambers, the Jr.
In front from left, Sam Litz, Ivy Scott, Jaquilla Scott, Jonah Scott and J.J. Scott team up to arrange a magnolia tree. In the background, Cindi Sisk and Josh Irvin shovel dirt onto a root bed. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

In front from left, Sam Litz, Ivy Scott, Jaquilla Scott, Jonah Scott and J.J. Scott team up to arrange a magnolia tree. In the background, Cindi Sisk and Josh Irvin shovel dirt onto a root bed. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Mass tree planting marks Freudenberg anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Staff at the Freudenberg-NOK plant in Cleveland helped leave a lasting mark at the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.