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On Friday, Farmhouse Coffee hosted student and alumni musicians from White County High School who played Christmas songs. From left are Lydia Durden, Benjamin Catchings, Ribaldo Matias, Tyler Franklin (out of sight behind Ribaldo), Aynsley Franklin, Sarah Adams, Keegan Gauntt, Timothy Lingle and Marco Mastrogiovanni. The Winter Wonderland included artificial snow which quickly disappeared into the single-digit temperatures outside the store on the Cleveland Square. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

On Friday, Farmhouse Coffee hosted student and alumni musicians from White County High School who played Christmas songs. From left are Lydia Durden, Benjamin Catchings, Ribaldo Matias, Tyler Franklin (out of sight behind Ribaldo), Aynsley Franklin, Sarah Adams, Keegan Gauntt, Timothy Lingle and Marco Mastrogiovanni. The Winter Wonderland included artificial snow which quickly disappeared into the single-digit temperatures outside the store on the Cleveland Square. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Frigid Noel changes worship, business plans

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   “So, this isn’t the Christmas Eve we planned,” Pastor Burnetta Armour opened a virtual sermon Saturday night.
Helen will continue its tradition of ringing in the new year with the 9th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss.

Helen will continue its tradition of ringing in the new year with the 9th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss.

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Edelweiss to welcome 2023

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Helen will continue its tradition of ringing in the new year with the 9th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss. The celebration, presented by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse.
August: Skylake resident Andy Negra waves from the field between the 4th and 5th innings of the Braves game against Houston Astros in Atlanta Friday night. (Photo/submitted)

August: Skylake resident Andy Negra waves from the field between the 4th and 5th innings of the Braves game against Houston Astros in Atlanta Friday night. (Photo/submitted)

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Year in review: 2022 brings change, honors

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Editor’s note: White County saw many changes in the past year, from new leaders to new laws to plans for new buildings. It also saw many residents honored, like veteran Andy Negra, writer Jerry Grillo, and students Ruth Davidson, Rachel Harris and Anthony Johnson.
Darrell Westmoreland became Helen’s new city manager after Jerry Elkins retired in December.

Darrell Westmoreland became Helen’s new city manager after Jerry Elkins retired in December.

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Year in Review: County gains new leaders

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
by Linda Erbele White County News   The past year has brought many new faces to leadership positions in White County. County manager Mike Renshaw began work on July 11, having worked in county administration positions both in Georgia and Colorado.

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County decides to spend $2.5M on new tax office

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
by Linda Erbele White County News   At a called meeting Dec. 19, the White County Commission approved a guaranteed maximum price contract of $2,526,263 with Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. as construction manager for a new tax commissioner’s office.
WCMS Jr. Beta Club students brought home nine awards from the state convention.

WCMS Jr. Beta Club students brought home nine awards from the state convention.

WCMS Jr. Beta Club brings home state awards

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Every year, National Jr. Beta Club has its Georgia state convention in Savannah the week after Thanksgiving. White County Middle School took 42 members, and brought home nine awards, qualifying students for the national convention.
Wrapped in a blanket, 2-year-old Matilda Fay Webb was visiting Helen this week with her family from Lucedale, Miss. Her parents Jon and Savannah Webb were prepared for this week’s frigid weather. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Wrapped in a blanket, 2-year-old Matilda Fay Webb was visiting Helen this week with her family from Lucedale, Miss. Her parents Jon and Savannah Webb were prepared for this week’s frigid weather. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Temperatures expected to plunge early Friday

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
by Linda Erbele White County News   Santa is going to need an extra layer of thermals this year, and even the reindeer might want mittens and jackets when they get to North Georgia. White County public safety officials held a briefing Monday, Dec.
(Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Helping Santa find his way

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
Molly Murray, 11, stands in front of her home on Autumn Lane in Cleveland. Her grandfather, former White County Fire Chief Norman Alexander, said Molly is the reason he first began decorating for Christmas, and over the years, the neighbors on Autumn Lane have all gotten into the spirit.