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As Candy Crush is inflated for the very first time, Dave Bristol documents the occasion from inside the envelope. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

As Candy Crush is inflated for the very first time, Dave Bristol documents the occasion from inside the envelope. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Flying lighter

by Jessica Wood White County News   Earlier this month, David Bristol launched an experimental hot air balloon that has been in the making for over 10 years. It successfully floated, and five days ago he acquired its airworthiness certification.
Tarp Head uses Pete Hodkinson’s iconic balloon to lift plywood to the top of Rapunzel’s Tower at the Helendorf in 1974. (Photo/submitted)

Tarp Head uses Pete Hodkinson’s iconic balloon to lift plywood to the top of Rapunzel’s Tower at the Helendorf in 1974. (Photo/submitted)

Up, up and away

by Jessica Wood White County News   During Helen’s infancy as a Bavarian village, Pete Hodkinson was flipping through a book about Bavaria for inspiration when he spotted a hot air balloon flying around the Alps. The idea of bringing ballooning to Helen struck him.
Kelli Usher is surrounded by her last class of students in front of the photo back drop at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Kelli Usher is surrounded by her last class of students in front of the photo back drop at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Second-generation teacher taught 600 kids how to read

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Piles of books were scattered throughout Kelli Usher’s first grade classroom at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School as the final days of the school year approached.
Scott Babel, the project engineer for Smartwave presents the details of the pilot program at the Helen City Commissioners Meeting. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Scott Babel, the project engineer for Smartwave presents the details of the pilot program at the Helen City Commissioners Meeting. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Helen trying Wi-Fi pilot

by Jessica Wood White County News   Helen is getting a taste of high-speed Wi-Fi. At the Helen City Commission meeting on Tuesday, a pilot program proposed by Smartwave Technologies was unanimously approved.
Alton Swann spoke with the White County Commission about rezoning his property at 254 Star Lake Lane to R-3 Residential Seasonal District. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Alton Swann spoke with the White County Commission about rezoning his property at 254 Star Lake Lane to R-3 Residential Seasonal District. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Commissioners discuss changes to STR rules

by Linda Erbele White County News   County commissioners expressed frustration with their own rules and management of short-term rentals at a called meeting May 15.
Steady the Wave — Caleb Giles, Nate Loper, Trey Fuller and Elizabeth Futch — will have their debut performance at the Business Block Party. (Photo/submitted)

Steady the Wave — Caleb Giles, Nate Loper, Trey Fuller and Elizabeth Futch — will have their debut performance at the Business Block Party. (Photo/submitted)

Local band debuts at Business Block Party tonight

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   About a year ago, Trey Fuller brought together three of his friends who he knew from different parts of his life to form a band. They didn’t know each other then, but became friends as they formed Steady the Wave.
Gloria Sutton was among several people who addressed the Cleveland City Council regarding a plan to sell the old Talon property. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Gloria Sutton was among several people who addressed the Cleveland City Council regarding a plan to sell the old Talon property. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Cleveland to seek buyer for Talon property

by Linda Erbele White County News   Community members from Cleveland’s Ward 2 attended the May 9 city council meeting to question members about the city-owned site of the Talon Factory on Campbellton Road. “We would like some explanation of the property at Talon,” said Gloria Sutton.
Gloria Hughes, Kim Fletter and Hal Miller join hands as they pray for each other during National Day of Prayer at Freedom Park. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Gloria Hughes, Kim Fletter and Hal Miller join hands as they pray for each other during National Day of Prayer at Freedom Park. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

‘With great blessings’

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Five pastors from five different churches in White County led the community in prayer on May 4 for National Day of Prayer. The event was held in Freedom Park in Cleveland and organized by the White County Ministerial Fellowship.
White County’s new interim county manager, Billy Pittard, left, shakes hands with Commission Chair Travis Turner at a called commission meeting to announce his employment May 8. Behind them, from left, are commissioners Terry Goodger, Craig Bryant, Lyn Holcomb and Edwin Nix. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

White County’s new interim county manager, Billy Pittard, left, shakes hands with Commission Chair Travis Turner at a called commission meeting to announce his employment May 8. Behind them, from left, are commissioners Terry Goodger, Craig Bryant, Lyn Holcomb and Edwin Nix. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

County hires new interim manager

by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Commission unanimously approved the hiring of an interim county manager at a called meeting May 8, effective immediately.
The Cody Cantrell Family sings “He is Love” during the dinner service. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

The Cody Cantrell Family sings “He is Love” during the dinner service. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Dinner honors 115 survivors

by Jessica Wood White County News   Relay For Life of White County held their annual survivors and caregivers dinner on Friday, May 5 at Shoal Creek Baptist Church ahead of the Relay for Life fundraising walk at Freedom Park on Friday, May 19.