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Judge Stanley Gunter (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Judge Stanley Gunter (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Judge Gunter retiring from superior court bench

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 12, 2019
After seven years on the bench with the Enotah Judicial Circuit, Superior Court Judge Stanley Gunter will retire at the end of this month. “I feel too young to retire, but it’s time,” says Gunter, 60. “I’ve had judges who have retired that are much older than I am.
Cleveland City Councilwoman Annie Sutton and Mayor Shan Ash exchange words at the council’s Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland City Councilwoman Annie Sutton and Mayor Shan Ash exchange words at the council’s Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Tensions flare at council meeting over mayor’s letter

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Cleveland City Council has declined formal action on a letter by Mayor Shan Ash on behalf of a resident seeking a pardon, but not before lingering tensions over how the matter was handled boiled over into a public exchange. At their Sept.
City of Helen

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Helen considers traffic enforcement cameras

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Could traffic cameras or automated crosswalks be coming to Helen? The Helen City Commission discussed the ideas at its Sept. 10 meeting after Commissioner Steve Fowler said he wanted the commissioners to consider installing traffic cameras at two intersections in downtown Helen.
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Pets of the Week: Sept. 9

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 9 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Crystal is a 2 ½- month-old Tortoiseshell kitten who is as sweet as they come.
The 11th annual Folk Pottery Festival was held last weekend. Check out photos from the event in this week's White County News. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The 11th annual Folk Pottery Festival was held last weekend. Check out photos from the event in this week's White County News. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Headlines in the Sept. 5 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Headlines in the Sept. 5 issue of the White County News: BOE purchases land for planned WCHS growth Mayor letter causes friction with council Warriors run well at Clara Bowl Warrior romp Find what you're looking for in our classifieds.
Ron Webb of Sautee Nacoochee (center) receives the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award from White County Chamber of Commerce President Beth Truelove (right) and Chamber executive board member Todd Marks, during the Sept. 3 meeting of the Rotary Club of White County. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Ron Webb of Sautee Nacoochee (center) receives the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award from White County Chamber of Commerce President Beth Truelove (right) and Chamber executive board member Todd Marks, during the Sept. 3 meeting of the Rotary Club of White County. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Ron Webb honored as Citizen of the Year

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Ron Webb made a career in law enforcement before retiring, but he’s continued with public service. Webb, a Sautee Nacoochee resident, has been honored with the White County Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Citizen of the Year Award. The honor was presented at the Tuesday, Sept.
The Oktoberfest parade starts at noon on Edelweiss Strasse near the Helen Festhalle, before turning left onto Chattahoochee Strasse, then a right onto Main Street and into the heart of downtown Helen. The parade will end around Betty’s Country Store. (Map base courtesy Google Maps)

The Oktoberfest parade starts at noon on Edelweiss Strasse near the Helen Festhalle, before turning left onto Chattahoochee Strasse, then a right onto Main Street and into the heart of downtown Helen. The parade will end around Betty’s Country Store. (Map base courtesy Google Maps)

Oktoberfest arrives in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The longest-running Oktoberfest kicks off this week in Helen, highlighted by a parade on Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon in downtown. The 49th annual Oktoberfest begins on Thursday, Sept.
Councilwoman Nan Bowen and Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash discuss what action to take in regards to a letter signed by the mayor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Councilwoman Nan Bowen and Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash discuss what action to take in regards to a letter signed by the mayor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Mayor letter causes friction with council

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 5, 2019
A letter signed by Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash is causing some dissention with Cleveland City Council members. The letter in question was sent to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole on behalf of a White County individual asking for a pardon for a 1996 felony conviction.