News update
Property tax increases proposed
News Staff
It’s the news that no homeowner wants to hear: Property taxes may be going up.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Local
SHP-bed delivery people
Ministry strives to give kids beds
Stephanie Hill
A group of local residents are working to ensure that no kid is left without a bed.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a ministry that started in 2012 in Idaho, and makes handmade bunk beds for children who do not have their own bed.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Helen City
Helen approves increase to water and sewer rates
Stephanie Hill
Starting July 1, the water and sewer base rates for City of Helen customers will increase by 50 cents each to help keep up with costs.
The Helen City Commissioners approved the increases during a called meeting on Tuesday, June 25.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
County seal
County adopts FY2020 budget
Debbie Gilbert
Following a second public hearing on Monday, June 17, the White County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2020.
It includes general-fund expenditures of $19,190,827, plus various separate funds comprising almost $5 million, for a total of $24,123, 352.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Habersham EMC CEO Brad Hicks
HEMC CEO talks ‘ground-to-sky’ plan at Rotary Club
Stephanie Hill
The Helen Rotary Club heard a presentation about Habersham EMC’s ground-to-sky initiative at their meeting on Wednesday, June 12.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019