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Constance Rehm holds a photo of the full image that won the Scoop cover contest. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Constance Rehm holds a photo of the full image that won the Scoop cover contest. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Walk inspires Scoop cover

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Constance Rehm was taking a walk at Unicoi State Park on Jan. 20 right after a storm. At the overlook, she saw the sun setting behind Mount Yonah and Mount Lynch and decided to snap a photo.

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Helen plans, shares updates on downtown upgrades

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The revitalization of downtown Helen was the main theme throughout the city commission meeting on April 18. The Helen City Commission, local business owners and the Helen Chamber of Commerce all presented some major improvements.
Former White County resident Lizz Holtz received a National Science Teacher Award at the organization’s national conference in Atlanta this past March. (Photo/submitted)

Former White County resident Lizz Holtz received a National Science Teacher Award at the organization’s national conference in Atlanta this past March. (Photo/submitted)

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White County native Holtz receives NSTA award

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The National Science Teacher Association named a former White County student as one of 17 recipients in the country of the Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers.
Public Safety Director David Murphy presented budget requests for four divisions — animal control, emergency management, Emergency 911 communications and fire services. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Public Safety Director David Murphy presented budget requests for four divisions — animal control, emergency management, Emergency 911 communications and fire services. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Commissioners hear county departments’ budget requests

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
by Linda Erbele and Samantha Sinclair White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners heard budget wish lists from department heads and elected officials Monday and Tuesday.
White County’s Appalachian Parkway will get a mile of wildflowers this summer similar to this planting on I-985. (Photo/submitted)

White County’s Appalachian Parkway will get a mile of wildflowers this summer similar to this planting on I-985. (Photo/submitted)

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GDOT to plant wildflowers along Parkway

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Driving along the Appalachian Parkway will become more colorful this summer. The Georgia Department of Transportation, at the request of the Soque Garden Club, will plant wildflowers in the median for a half mile south of the Parkway’s intersection with Ga.
Teresa Stansel, a county resident, read a document she had prepared to Cleveland's city council during a public hearing on the proposed future land use comprehensive map. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Teresa Stansel, a county resident, read a document she had prepared to Cleveland's city council during a public hearing on the proposed future land use comprehensive map. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Cleveland delays land use decision

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Cleveland’s city council held a second public hearing on its revised Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map at its meeting Monday night, but delayed a vote on the plan for another month.
The city of Cleveland approved its distilled package sales ordinance after a second public hearing Monday night.

The city of Cleveland approved its distilled package sales ordinance after a second public hearing Monday night.

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City approves package sales ordinance

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The city of Cleveland approved its distilled package sales ordinance after a second public hearing Monday night. The city held its first public hearing on the ordinance March 6.
Roger Kaiser, All-American basketball player at Georgia Tech and coaching legend, gears up for a putt. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Roger Kaiser, All-American basketball player at Georgia Tech and coaching legend, gears up for a putt. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Fore a good cause

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
The annual Darrel Chaney Invitational Golf Tournament for the United Way of White County, now in its 21st year, took place on Tuesday, April 11.
The Alpine Songwriters Festival is the brain child of Alan Laney.

The Alpine Songwriters Festival is the brain child of Alan Laney.

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Helen festival features award-winning songwriters

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   During the mid-1980s, Alan Laney was living in White County and working for a large cattle operation. He would regularly play music in Helen and was encouraged by a few producers and publishers to move to Nashville, Tenn.