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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)

Stories from the storytellers

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.
This Trolls float was just one of many that were featured in the Cleveland Christmas parade. Photos from the parade are in this week's issue of the White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

This Trolls float was just one of many that were featured in the Cleveland Christmas parade. Photos from the parade are in this week's issue of the White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Dec. 12 issue of the White County News

Headlines in the Dec. 12 issue of the White County News: WCMS, MCES Beta Clubs have successful state convention Mass tree planting marks Freudenberg anniversary Trail highlights trek from Anna Ruby Falls to Hardman Farm Kings of the Mountain Lady Warriors roll past West Hall Check out our...
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.

Helen amends rules for horse carriage companies

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)

United Way wraps Festival of Trees fundraiser with celebration

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

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.

WCHS rallies to aid injured student

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

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.
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)

Mass tree planting marks Freudenberg anniversary

Staff at the Freudenberg-NOK plant in Cleveland helped leave a lasting mark at the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.