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Chris and Freda Elliott (left, celebrating their business being named Best Florist Service last year) have been married for 36 years. They met due to their love for Coca-Cola, and got married in 1986 at the company’s 100th anniversary parade. At right, the couple is in 1890s garb waiting for the parade to begin. (Photos/submitted)

Chris and Freda Elliott (left, celebrating their business being named Best Florist Service last year) have been married for 36 years. They met due to their love for Coca-Cola, and got married in 1986 at the company’s 100th anniversary parade. At right, the couple is in 1890s garb waiting for the parade to begin. (Photos/submitted)

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The real thing: Coca-Cola fandom brings Cleveland couple together

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   There are plenty of Coca-Cola lovers in the country, but not many that Coke has introduced to the love of their life. In 1981, Chris Elliot was looking for something to take his mind off his recent divorce.
Commissioners did not respond to the public comments about short-term rentals.

Commissioners did not respond to the public comments about short-term rentals.

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STR debate gets heated

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   At its regular meeting Feb. 6, White County Commissioners heard from two citizens unhappy about the state of short-term rentals in the county. Lillian Hall addressed the board, telling them that STRS are becoming the “scourge of White County.
Jody Shea, arrested last week following a multi-county car chase, is alleged to have damaged both a White County patrol vehicle, a Lumpkin County patrol vehicle and another citizen’s pickup truck in Lumpkin County.

Jody Shea, arrested last week following a multi-county car chase, is alleged to have damaged both a White County patrol vehicle, a Lumpkin County patrol vehicle and another citizen’s pickup truck in Lumpkin County.

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Repairs, charges waiting in chase

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   A Chatsworth man who remains in the Lumpkin County jail without bond has been accumulating charges.
A long line of costumed celebrants visit the second Schnapp Stop, Cafe International, during the Fasching sidewalk parade Saturday. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

A long line of costumed celebrants visit the second Schnapp Stop, Cafe International, during the Fasching sidewalk parade Saturday. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Fasching celebration winds through Helen

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
• See Fasching photos on Page 6A.   by Samantha Sinclair White County News   About 200 people dressed in their Fasching finest paraded along the sidewalks of Helen before half of them floated down the Chattahoochee River to kick off the annual celebration.
Deputies examine a wrecked vehicle that led a high-speed chase from White into Lumpkin, damaging patrol cars from both counties in the process. The driver was arrested in Lumpkin. (Photo/submitted)

Deputies examine a wrecked vehicle that led a high-speed chase from White into Lumpkin, damaging patrol cars from both counties in the process. The driver was arrested in Lumpkin. (Photo/submitted)

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Car in multi-county chase hits patrol cars

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   A Chatsworth man led a high-speed chase on Ga. Highway 115 from White County into Lumpkin County Monday, managing to damage patrol cars from both counties in his flight. Jody Shea, 54, was spotted by a White County deputy about 9:15 p.m.
Many in the community have begun to dread seeing the yellow signs pop up that indicate someone is requesting a conditional-use permit for short term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Many in the community have begun to dread seeing the yellow signs pop up that indicate someone is requesting a conditional-use permit for short term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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A share of paradise – or the end of it?

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Steve Neal knows why the short-term rental issue is such a big one for White County. “You’ve got a slice of heaven up here. Everyone wants to come!” he said. Neal and his wife Anne have had a cabin in White County since 2003.

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Snapchat threat was edited video

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Another threat against a White County school turned out to be false. White County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Gus Sesam said the investigation concluded with no charges filed or pending.
United Way of White County board members celebrating topping of the $80,000 fundraising campaign goal are, from left, Angie Jarrard, Mark Griffin, Dean Dyer, Nathan Eason, Taylor Burrell, Denise Loggins, Mary Isbell, Donald Harris and Gene White. (Photo/submitted)

United Way of White County board members celebrating topping of the $80,000 fundraising campaign goal are, from left, Angie Jarrard, Mark Griffin, Dean Dyer, Nathan Eason, Taylor Burrell, Denise Loggins, Mary Isbell, Donald Harris and Gene White. (Photo/submitted)

United Way passes campaign goal

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
The United Way of White County has topped its campaign goal of $80,000, with distribution of funding to more than a dozen local not-for-profit organizations scheduled for Feb. 23.
Randy and Pamela Summers in their royal finery. (Photo/submitted)

Randy and Pamela Summers in their royal finery. (Photo/submitted)

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Summers are Prince, Princess of Fasching celebration

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
• See the back page for a full list of Fasching events.   by Linda Erbele White County News   The Helen Chamber of Commerce announced that Randy and Pamela Summers will be the Prince and Princess for the 2023 Fasching season.
Firefighters from around the county push Engine 2 into a bay at White County Station 2. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

Firefighters from around the county push Engine 2 into a bay at White County Station 2. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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Firefighters welcome new engine with traditional push

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Firefighters continued a centuries-old tradition last week as they welcomed a new engine to their fleet.