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White County graduation rate rises

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 26, 2019
White County High School’s graduation rate is back on an upswing. The 2019 WCHS graduation rate was 92.5 percent, up from 88.3 percent in 2018, according to data released last week by the Georgia Department of Education.
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Lost hiker rescued on Yonah Mountain

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Emergency responders rescued a hiker on Yonah Mountain after an hours-long operation on Monday, Sept. 23. White County firefighters responded to the call around 5:30 p.m. and learned a hiker had gotten separated from his spouse on the trail, said White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.
Davy

Davy

Pets of the Week: Sept. 23

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 23 from White County Animal Control. At White County Animal Control, Yvette is a 4-year-old female Tortoiseshell who is tired of being at the shelter! She wants out and to lay in your lap, She goes crazy in the morning to get her free time out of her cage.
It was a battle of the superintendents as Dr. Laurie Burkett and Scott Justus raced each other down the bouncy slide at the block party held by the White County School System on Sunday, Sept. 15. More photos from the event are in this week's White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

It was a battle of the superintendents as Dr. Laurie Burkett and Scott Justus raced each other down the bouncy slide at the block party held by the White County School System on Sunday, Sept. 15. More photos from the event are in this week's White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Sept. 19 issues of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Headlines in the Sept.
Mary and Grace are shown with a poster they made to promote their effort.

Mary and Grace are shown with a poster they made to promote their effort.

Mission to make a difference

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Two friends are teaming up to take on hunger with a food drive. On a family outing in Atlanta over the summer, 12-year-old Grace Smidt said she noticed some people on the roadside would approach them, asking for money.
This rendering shows what the new playground set could look like. (Image courtesy city of Helen)

This rendering shows what the new playground set could look like. (Image courtesy city of Helen)

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Helen to replace playground equipment at Riverside park

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 19, 2019
The playground at Helen’s Riverside Park is getting an upgrade. Helen City Commissioners approved purchasing new playground equipment for the park. “We wanted to get as large of a facility as we could at Riverside Park, along with a couple of toddler swings,” said Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins.
Alpine Helen’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue this Friday, Sept. 20, with a birthday party for the Bavarian-themed village. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Alpine Helen’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue this Friday, Sept. 20, with a birthday party for the Bavarian-themed village. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

PARTY TIME!

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Alpine Helen’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue this Friday, Sept. 20, with a birthday party for the Bavarian-themed village. The event will feature music, food, a birthday cake and special recognition.
White County author, historian and humorist Emory Jones’ newest book takes readers to school about the city of Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County author, historian and humorist Emory Jones’ newest book takes readers to school about the city of Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen 101 book offers local lessons

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Do you know 101 fun facts about Helen and the surrounding area? Well if you don’t, Emory Jones has you covered with his newest book, Helen 101.
Bobby Levesque

Bobby Levesque

Report of missing man spurs search

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 19, 2019
A Cleveland man has been reported missing, and searchers are looking for more clues to his whereabouts. As of Wednesday morning, Sept. 18, White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rick Kelley said the search continues for 42-year-old Bobby Levesque.
Dr. Joe Cash addresses the audience during closing remarks noting the importance of civic literacy to a healthy democracy. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Dr. Joe Cash addresses the audience during closing remarks noting the importance of civic literacy to a healthy democracy. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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BACK TO BASICS

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 19, 2019
A Constitution Day Celebration at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center sought to put the spotlight on the words and meaning of the document that serves as the bedrock for America’s freedom and governance. Organizers say 115 people attended the Tuesday, Sept.