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Northeast Georgia Regional Library System Director Delana Knight speaks before the Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Monday, April 1. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Northeast Georgia Regional Library System Director Delana Knight speaks before the Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Monday, April 1. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Library gets $3 million for new building

by Eric Tiongson White County News   Last week, White County received $3 million in the state budget for the construction of a new library. This week, they’ll be looking for $3 million more from the federal government.
Rebecca Carfizzi’s painting, “Fourth of July in Helen” won this year’s Scoop cover contest. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Rebecca Carfizzi’s painting, “Fourth of July in Helen” won this year’s Scoop cover contest. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Carfizzi wins her 2nd Scoop cover contest

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Rebecca Carfizzi was eating lunch at Cafe International one summer day when she decided to take a photo of a couple tubing on the Chattahoochee River that runs beside the restaurant. She said it was a wonderful day when she took that photo.
During their meeting and work session on March 25, the White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an appeal process for the short-term rental subdivision map.

During their meeting and work session on March 25, the White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an appeal process for the short-term rental subdivision map.

STR map appeal procedure approved

by Eric Tiongson White County News   During their meeting and work session on March 25, the White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an appeal process for the short-term rental subdivision map. The map, which was originally approved on Jan.
Connie Tracas

Connie Tracas

City settles with former employee

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The Cleveland City Council agreed on a settlement with a former employee following a lengthy executive session Monday night.
John Robinson’s Bigfoot sculpture stands at 8 feet, 6 inches, and is one of the largest he’s ever created. (Photo/John Robinson)

John Robinson’s Bigfoot sculpture stands at 8 feet, 6 inches, and is one of the largest he’s ever created. (Photo/John Robinson)

Even bigger

by Eric Tiongson White County News   After a brief hiatus, sightings of Bigfoot have shot up over the past few weeks. Well, kind of. The famous Bigfoot sculpture outside of Helen Hat Company has been replaced, by a newer, larger wooden Sasquatch.
A sign placed off of Ed Lewis Road gives information about the public hearing. A Dollar General store is proposed for the property, requiring a zoning change. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

A sign placed off of Ed Lewis Road gives information about the public hearing. A Dollar General store is proposed for the property, requiring a zoning change. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

‘Not a safe area’

by Eric Tiongson White County News   On Monday, March 25, the White County Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a proposal to build a Dollar General on Ed Lewis Road in Cleveland.
Riley Gaines speaks to crowd gathered at Truett McConnell University’s main event for Friends and Family Weekend. (Photo/Truett McConnell University)

Riley Gaines speaks to crowd gathered at Truett McConnell University’s main event for Friends and Family Weekend. (Photo/Truett McConnell University)

Gaines speaks about advocacy at TMU

by Eric Tiongson White County News   On Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, Truett McConnell University hosted its Family and Friends weekend on the campus. Members of the community flocked to Truett McConnell for a weekend of sporting events, games, speeches, live music and fireworks.

Helen approves golf cart rules

by Eric Tiongson White County News   During their meeting on Tuesday, March 19, the Helen City Commission voted to pass ordinance 24-02-01, which regulates the use of motorized carts in the city.
Satana Dockery claps along as her daughter, Ellie Kate, sings “Let it Go” from “Frozen” at the It Only Takes a Spark Talent Show. The three-year-old was the youngest performer. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

Satana Dockery claps along as her daughter, Ellie Kate, sings “Let it Go” from “Frozen” at the It Only Takes a Spark Talent Show. The three-year-old was the youngest performer. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

‘Overwhelmed with pride’

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Little Ellie Kate Dockery took charge of her act, taking the microphone from her mother as she sang the chorus of “Let it Go,” a song about accepting who you are and being proud of your abilities.
State Superintendent Richard Woods surprises Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Teacher Holly Witcher with the news that she is one of the ten finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year as White County Schools Superintendent Laurie Burkett looks on. (Photo/Georgia Department of Education)

State Superintendent Richard Woods surprises Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Teacher Holly Witcher with the news that she is one of the ten finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year as White County Schools Superintendent Laurie Burkett looks on. (Photo/Georgia Department of Education)

Local teacher makes state’s top ten

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   One of the top teachers in the state is right here in White County.