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Private Ron Hill is shown in 1953 at age 18 at Outpost Harry during his assignment in the Korean War. (Submitted photo)

Private Ron Hill is shown in 1953 at age 18 at Outpost Harry during his assignment in the Korean War. (Submitted photo)

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Army veteran made a career, life of service

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Ron Hill’s life has been a timeline of service to country and community. The 85-year-old Sautee Nacoochee resident is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations.
Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock shake hands after Helen election results are announced. Former city commissioner Dona K. Burke is shown in the middle. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock shake hands after Helen election results are announced. Former city commissioner Dona K. Burke is shown in the middle. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Ash, Garmon win Helen seats

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Proving that every vote counts, there were only 10 votes separating two of the candidates in the Helen City Commission race.
Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock spoke after the voters were counted. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred Garmon and Cinnamon Spurlock spoke after the voters were counted. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen, Cleveland election results

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The unofficial 2019 Helen and Cleveland municipal election results are as follows: Helen City Commission Jeff Ash: 103 Cinnamon Spurlock: 63 Fred Garmon: 73 A total of 135 voters cast ballots out of 518 registered voters.
Fiona

Fiona

Pets of the Week: Nov. 4

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Nov. 4 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Fiona is a 1-year-old female who is super petite.
An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019.

An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019.

Third rabies case confirmed

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
An incident involving a raccoon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the area of New Bridge Road is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2019. On Tuesday, Oct.
Frederick Ritzler of Athens tries hulling a walnut, with help from his grandmother, Nancy Greear of Helen. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Frederick Ritzler of Athens tries hulling a walnut, with help from his grandmother, Nancy Greear of Helen. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Headlines in the Oct. 31 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Headlines in the Oct. 31 issue of the White County News: Try out new voting machines during demonstration period TMU seeks approval on $20+ million bond request Slow going in Cleveland, Helen early voting Lady Warriors look for podium spot Playoff run ends Check out our classifieds.
Gateway Theatre Company received two superior ratings and one excellent rating at the recent Georgia Theatre Conference. (Submitted photo)

Gateway Theatre Company received two superior ratings and one excellent rating at the recent Georgia Theatre Conference. (Submitted photo)

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Gateway Theatre earns superior, excellent ratings at conference

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 31, 2019
It was a busy month for the Gateway Theatre Company as they not only prepare for an upcoming show, but also for students as they earned superior and excellent ratings at the Georgia Theatre Conference.
Shown from left are Kayla Everett, Ruth Davidson, Candice Merante, Ben Perrin, Hector Molina, Grace Allison, Jacob Thomasson, Collins Dunn and Adam Wiley at the film festival. (Submitted photo)

Shown from left are Kayla Everett, Ruth Davidson, Candice Merante, Ben Perrin, Hector Molina, Grace Allison, Jacob Thomasson, Collins Dunn and Adam Wiley at the film festival. (Submitted photo)

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Warrior TV places in top 10 at film festival

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 31, 2019
For the first time in program history, Warrior TV placed in the top 10 at the All American High School Film Festival in New York City.
The White County Historical Society is asking for the public’s help in updating their list of local cemeteries, originally published in 1985.

The White County Historical Society is asking for the public’s help in updating their list of local cemeteries, originally published in 1985.

Historical Society needs your help to locate and preserve cemeteries

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The White County Historical Society is asking for the public’s help in updating their list of local cemeteries, originally published in 1985. “So far we have located 62 cemeteries with over 11,500 graves,” says Bill Huff, with the historical society.
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, possibly final, open house next month related to historic preservation planning.

A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, possibly final, open house next month related to historic preservation planning.

Historic overlay open house set for Nov. 14

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, possibly final, open house next month related to historic preservation planning. The public discussion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Union Grove Campground (301 Amen Drive, Building 400, in Cleveland).