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

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

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Saturday storm causes damage

Stephanie Hill
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)

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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BACK IN SESSION

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 16, 2020
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.
Randall Townley

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

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

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

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)

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:

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Headlines in the Jan. 9 issue of the White County News: Suspect charged with setting fire at church New mayor to be elected in March Helen Arts & Heritage Center closing for renovations and theater addition Lady Warriors win 10 in a row Cannon tops 1,000-point mark Check out our...
Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

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.