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Gina Gailey, of White County, will perform at the street dance in Helen on Saturday, Aug. 24. (Submitted photo)

Gina Gailey, of White County, will perform at the street dance in Helen on Saturday, Aug. 24. (Submitted photo)

Celebrating in the streets

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 15, 2019
The 50th anniversary celebration of Alpine Helen will continue with a street dance this month. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, in the marketplatz in downtown Helen, said Jerry Brown, executive director of Alpine Helen/White County Georgia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Phillips

Phillips

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Four arrested for fight, one person injured

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 15, 2019
A fight on Saturday, Aug. 10, led to one person being injured and four arrests. Brooke Alyssa Phillips, 20, Demorest; Kenneth Sterling-McKenzie Tatum, 18, Demorest; Rebecca Lynn Tyler, 39, Demorest; and Amy Ann York, 32, Cleveland, were all charged with affray (fighting).
Ronnie Pate

Ronnie Pate

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Jury acquits Pate of murder

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 15, 2019
A Cleveland man has been acquitted on murder charges from a 2018 shooting death. A jury in White County Superior Court returned not guilty verdicts on malice murder and felony murder charges against 62-year-old Ronnie Pate on Friday, Aug. 2, following a weeklong trial.
Cinnamon Spurlock

Cinnamon Spurlock

Who’s ready to run?

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Five seats between the Cleveland City Council and Helen City Commission are up for election this year – and most of the incumbents have indicated they will run for another term. Qualifying periods for both cities will open Monday, Aug. 19.
Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table and Tavern and member of DCMA, spoke to the City of Cleveland council about DCMA and their goal for the future of Cleveland. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Ward Gann, owner of Clyde’s Table and Tavern and member of DCMA, spoke to the City of Cleveland council about DCMA and their goal for the future of Cleveland. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Merchants’ group seeks city support

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Representatives from the Downtown Cleveland Merchants Alliance made a public plea for support at the Cleveland City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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News update

Authorities rescue injured hiker on Mount Yonah

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Authorities rescued an injured female hiker on the top of Mount Yonah on Tuesday, Aug. 13. White County firefighters, EMS and the Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute Fire Brigade responded to the report of the injured hiker around 3 p.m., according to a statement from White County Public Safety.
A house on Phillips Drive was struck by lighting during the storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The photo of the house was taken on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Submitted photo)

A house on Phillips Drive was struck by lighting during the storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The photo of the house was taken on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Submitted photo)

Tuesday night storm damages two houses

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
A tree falling on a house and a separate residential fire are being attributed to a late evening storm on Tuesday, Aug. 13. White County firefighters responded to a report of a tree falling on a home on Independent Drive in southern White County around 10:30 p.m.
Elena

Elena

Pets of the Week: Aug. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 12 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Lana is a sweet female Tortie 7 months old. Lana and her sister Lois love to play and be held.
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News update

Scam targeting Habersham EMC members

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Habersham EMC is warning customers about a scam. The electric company said in a press release that customers are receiving phone calls stating their power is going to be disconnected unless they make a payment over the phone or all a number that is provided.