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Jessica Barton, owner of The Refined Table in downtown Cleveland, loves decorating for Christmas and sharing the season’s joy through how her store is decorated. She suggests starting with a good garland, like the one behind her on the mantle at her store. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Bring out the joy

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Friday, December 1, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Lights glitter in downtown Cleveland from one business before all the others this season.

The parade route starts at Jack P. Nix Elementary and ends at White County Middle School.

Christmas fun set for Saturday

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Downtown Cleveland will be filled with Christmas spirit Saturday evening for Christmas in the Mountains, presented by the White County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Cleveland. The event will be held rain or shine.

Unicoi Lodge was closed over the Thanksgiving weekend due to a water main pipe break. (file photo)

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Thanksgiving water issue shuts down Unicoi Lodge

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News A water main pipe break caused a change of plans Thanksgiving morning at Unicoi State Park and Lodge. “It wasn’t safe,” said Heath Carter, regional vice president of sales and marketing for Coral Hospitality, the management company for the lodge.

Randy Summers and Lee Landress are the two candidates in Helen's runoff election.

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Helen votes again on Tuesday for runoff

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Polls are open again in Helen as the City Commission Election required a runoff.

A truck sits after the flames were extinguished by firefighters at Holiness Campground Road. (Photo/submitted)

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County battles 4 fires over holiday

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News November has been a dry and fiery month in White County and the holiday weekend brought more of the same.

(Photo/Zach Taylor)

Alpine wonderland

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The main attraction of Helen’s Annual Lighting of the Village shines bright against the traffic at the center of town.

Rebecca Hollis is ready to host guests at The Sautee Inn. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Hosting made relaxing

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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.

Guests take their seats after getting breakfast at the 20th Annual Farm City Week Breakfast. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Farm City Week kicks off with breakfast, awards

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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.

Cast members Wayne Todd and Dolly Dollard practice their lines for the upcoming Nativity Experience. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Live from Helen

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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.

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Drought persists, worsens in county

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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.