(Photo/Zach Taylor)
Alpine wonderland
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The main attraction of Helen’s Annual Lighting of the Village shines bright against the traffic at the center of town.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Rebecca Hollis is ready to host guests at The Sautee Inn. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)
Hosting made relaxing
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by Samantha Sinclair
White County News
Rebecca Hollis, along with her husband Mike and business partner Ron Geraneo, purchased The Sautee Inn in March 2022.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Guests take their seats after getting breakfast at the 20th Annual Farm City Week Breakfast. (Photo/Noah Johnson)
Farm City Week kicks off with breakfast, awards
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by Noah Johnson
White County News
White County started celebrating Farm City Week on Thursday, Nov. 16 and the week kicked off with a hearty breakfast worthy of a farmer.
The White County Chamber of Commerce started off the week by hosting its 20th annual Farm City Week Breakfast.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Cast members Wayne Todd and Dolly Dollard practice their lines for the upcoming Nativity Experience. (Photo/Noah Johnson)
Live from Helen
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by Noah Johnson
White County News
A local church is presenting a live-action Nativity Experience next month.
On Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 from 6-8 p.m., Helen First Baptist Church will host a live-action recreation of the nativity scene at Riverside Park in Helen.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Drought persists, worsens in county
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by Noah Johnson
White County News
The drought in White County continues to persist. So far, the month of November has been a dry one, with the county going from Oct. 21 to Nov. 10 with no rainfall.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Potential STR changes get first reviews
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by Samantha Sinclair
White County News
During a public hearing that lasted just 33 minutes, the White County Planning Commission heard two main points about plans to make the short-term rental process smoother — that more time was needed to review the plans and that people wanted to continue...
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The percentage of students receiving free or reduced -price meals has dramatically increased since the implementation of a pilot program this year. (Source/White County School System School Nutrition)
More students get free meals under pilot program
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by Samantha Sinclair
White County News
More kids are getting to eat lunch for free or reduced prices thanks to a pilot program that lets schools directly qualify students.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.
Cleveland takes next step on Talon property
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by Samantha Sinclair
White County News
A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.
The city council decided, with Mayor Josh Turner breaking the tie, to select Alco Realty’s proposal for the disposition of the 10.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Jody Davis
County splits with elections supervisor
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by Noah Johnson
White County News
The White County Government is looking for a new supervisor of elections and registration.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, it was announced that Jody Davis was no longer an employee with the county.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Thank you for your service
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Phillip Richardson, with help from his wife Phyllis, adds a worn out flag to the flaming barrel during the flag retirement ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland on Veterans Day. Scouts from Troops 689 and 5689 led the retirement ceremony after remarks from Bruce Morgan and the Rev.
Thursday, November 16, 2023