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Art Off the Wall fundraiser is Aug. 16

An evening to support the arts in Helen – and a chance to take home a variety of original artwork – is a week away. The Art Off the Wall fundraiser dinner for the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, will be held at Helen’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conference Center on Friday, Aug. 16.

Helen, county formally approve millage rates

The City of Helen was the only entity to approve rolling back their millage rate for fiscal year 2019-2020 on Thursday, July 18. The commissioners approved the rollback rate of 5.768 from 6.118, which was a decrease of about 5.7 percent.

City to pursue DNR program for trails at Talon property

The former Talon factory property might one day house the Cleveland Police Department under city plans, but officials are also taking steps to develop multi-use trails at the site. At the Aug.

Cleveland picks design firm for water treatment plant update

The City of Cleveland has chosen a design firm to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City administrator Tom O’Bryant recommended the City Council use Rindt-McDuff Associates of Gainesville, the city’s current engineer, during the city’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 5.

Bodies found at campground identified

The two bodies found last week at Mt. Yonah Campground have been identified as Cleveland residents. According to White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rick Kelley, the two have been identified as Norman George, 82, and Linda Katherine George, 79.  The two were found on Monday, July 29 around 3:45 p.

Hit us with your best shot: Win $100 in The Mountain Traveler cover contest

Do you have beautiful photos of local fall scenery or wildlife? The Mountain Traveler is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine is fall 2019 edition. The Mountain Traveler is a full-color regional visitor and travel guide for Northeast Georgia.

PUMPED FOR A NEW YEAR

The White County School System held a back to school pep rally for administrators, faculty and staff on Monday, Aug. 5, at White County Middle School. The school was decorated with a red carpet runway (shown above) to celebrate those who will welcome students back this year.