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County finds its new elections head

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County has a new elections supervisor, and the county ended up not needing to look far for the right person. County Manager Billy Pittard announced Friday that Amie Veater was assuming the position immediately.

Attorney Quentin Carr represented two different STR application at the commissioners meeting. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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STR stress prompts legal representation

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Board of Commissioners approved six more short-term rentals, including a controversial application where a lawyer got involved due to the taxing nature of the process.

Faith Gill checks out a My Little Pony toy as Deputy and School Resource Officer Josh Smith gives her a ride in the cart. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Playing Santa

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News It was another successful Shop-with-a-Cop program this year as Family Connection held the event on Dec. 14 and 15.

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Warrior Connection readies to help students in need

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Up on the hill with Warrior Wellness, students will soon be able to seek help in a variety of ways. Student Support Coordinator Amanda Lammers is hard at work getting Warrior Connection fully operational to assist students in need.

Owner and operator of Alpine Dispensary, Josh Garrison shows products in his express location in downtown Helen. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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No high: CBD business naturally helps veterans, others get life back

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Josh Garrison said that CBD has given him his life back. Now, Garrison wants to share the benefits of CBD with the community.

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Cleveland OKs new ladder truck purchase

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland firefighters were as joyful as children on Christmas morning after the Cleveland City Council meeting Monday night. Their gift was a brand new ladder truck.

City Commissioner Steve Fowler opens the town hall regarding golf carts in Helen. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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City, residents work together to resolve golf cart problem

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the city of Helen held a town hall to hash out details of an incoming golf cart ordinance. City Manager Darrell Westmoreland said in a previous meeting that the state has cracked down on the use of golf carts on state roads.

Commissioners Lyn Holcomb, Edwin Nix, Craig Bryant and Chairman Travis Turner present Mayor Jeff Ash and his wife, Paula with the proclamation making Dec. 12 Jeff Ash Day. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Celebrating 50 years of service

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Jeff Ash acknowledged at the beginning of the Helen City Commission meeting that it was his last, but was caught off guard when City Manager Darrell Westmoreland introduced the White County Commissioners as a guest speakers.

Santa, wearing a rain poncho, waves to the crowd at the center of town during Helen’s Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. Look for more photos on Page 14A. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Better not pout

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Parade goers and participants were dodging a few sprinkles Saturday afternoon as Helen’s Annual Christmas Parade wound through the city. But it was all joy as candy was thrown to the crowd from floats and other vehicles.

Owner Melanie Rosdahl shows a decor piece crafters could learn to make at a recent class at Scrappy Shak. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Getting creative

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Friday, December 8, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Melanie Rosdahl’s dreams came true a year ago when she opened Scrappy Shak in Sautee Nacoochee. Her crafting journey began in 2009 when a friend was going to Ukraine and she wanted give her a special scrapbook to mark the occasion.