White County will open a shelter Saturday morning for individuals and families who have factors that limit their ability to safely shelter in place during the winter storm. METRO CREATIVE
Dr. Jonathan Stribling was named the sole final candidate for White County School Superintendent. Stribling is currently the assistant superintendent for the school system.
The Property Tax Relief Local Option Sales Tax is a 1% countywide sales tax aimed at generating revenue to lower property tax bills. METRO CREATIVE
Over 225 people participated in the 47th annual Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and Georgia Mountain Coaster 5K. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Inmates pick up trash along a county road. SUBMITTED PHOTO
White County Schools Countywide Spelling Bee participants included, from left, Maxwell Spivey, Reggie Grant, Jonah Stephens, Melodie Ramirez , Banler Wilson, Isiah Veazy, Annistyn Mealor, Beckett Wilson, Sadie Usher and Quinn Dockery. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall on Saturday, Jan. 10 im- pacted North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park in Cleveland, forcing the park to shut down for a day. SUBMITTED PHOTO
First responders check on residents off Asbestos Road during Saturday's heavy rain event. PHOTO COURTESY OF WHITE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
Hundreds of people rush into the water for the Winter Bear Plunge at Unicoi State Park on Jan. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSI TAYLOR/UNICOI STATE PARK
Lee Landress is sworn into office by Helen City Clerk Marilyn Chastain after the commission voted unanimously for him to serve as mayor. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
