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4 Elephants Diner on Helen Highway is a family-operated business featuring Laotian food. (Photos Ashley Blair and Linda Erbele)

4 Elephants Diner on Helen Highway is a family-operated business featuring Laotian food. (Photos Ashley Blair and Linda Erbele)

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4 Elephants Diner offering taste of Laos

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 27, 2022
A new family-operated restaurant is offering a taste of Southeast Asia. Located in the former 1950s-style classic dinner on Helen Highway, Janny Xayavongsa and her family have opened 4 Elephants Catering and Diner.
Changes are coming to Helen's crosswalks.

Changes are coming to Helen's crosswalks.

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Helen meeting focuses on pedestrian safety

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Helen City Commission and Georgia Department of Transportation discussed planned changes along Main Street during a Jan. 20 workshop. GDOT District Traffic Engineer Jason Dykes presented maps that showed proposed crosswalks and traffic devices.
White County Board of Elections and Registration

White County Board of Elections and Registration

Precinct merger discussed

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The White County Board of Elections and Registration received its first round of feedback this week on a proposed consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown voting precincts. Only two people commented during the Jan. 24 public hearing.
Cover of the 2021-2022 Get the Scoop magazine, featuring a view of the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail

Cover of the 2021-2022 Get the Scoop magazine, featuring a view of the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail

Win $100 in Scoop cover art contest

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize. Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
GDOT workshop bringing changes to sidewalk and crosswalks in Helen.

GDOT workshop bringing changes to sidewalk and crosswalks in Helen.

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Changes coming to Helen streets

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Helen’s streets could look different with planned changes to crosswalks and the possible addition of fencing. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Helen City Commission are scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan.
Property that includes the restaurant and more is for sale.

Property that includes the restaurant and more is for sale.

Glenda’s set to close at month’s end

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Word spread quickly about the closing of a local favorite, Glenda's restaurant, though the future of the property is to yet be determined.
There will be a hearing Monday, Jan.24 on the proposed consolidation of Robertstown and Helen voting precincts.

There will be a hearing Monday, Jan.24 on the proposed consolidation of Robertstown and Helen voting precincts.

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Public hearing on consolidating voting precincts is Jan. 24

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The White County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, on the proposed consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown voting precincts.
Every Home in the United States is eligible for four free COVID tests

Every Home in the United States is eligible for four free COVID tests

More testing opportunities emerge amid recent COVID-19 increases

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
White County’s rate of COVID-19 cases hit a record mark last week, as more testing opportunities have become available. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed cases was at 27 cases per day, according to a Jan. 18 update from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Downtown Cleveland

Downtown Cleveland

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Downtown Cleveland mural discussed

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority could explore options for adding a mural as part of a downtown beautification effort. At the DDA’s Jan. 13 meeting, White County Chamber of Commerce President Beth Truelove said there have been inquiries about getting mural art in Cleveland.
First rabies case of the year confirmed.

First rabies case of the year confirmed.

First Rabies case confirmed in White County for 2022

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
A rabid skunk in the Walking Horse Lane area is the 1st confirmed rabies case in White County for 2022. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, a dog owner found a skunk in his driveway after he heard his dog barking.