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The Edelweiss will drop at midnight in Helen to welcome the new year. (file photo)

The Edelweiss will drop at midnight in Helen to welcome the new year. (file photo)

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Helen celebration welcomes new year

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   The 10th annual dropping of the Edelweiss will take place in Alpine Helen on Sunday, Dec. 31. This event is hosted by the Helen Chamber of Commerce and offers a family-friendly New Year’s celebration for guests of all ages.
Outgoing chairman Mitchel Barrett passes the gavel to incoming chairman Gilbert Barrett. (Photo/submitted)

Outgoing chairman Mitchel Barrett passes the gavel to incoming chairman Gilbert Barrett. (Photo/submitted)

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NGTC names Barrett chairman

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
North Georgia Technical College Board of Directors recently inducted Gilbert Barrett of Demorest, as chairman of the board for the college. Barrett has served on the NGTC Board of Directors for two terms since 2018 and will serve as chairman for two years.
Guns, drugs and money found in the home of Michael Thompson of Cleveland. (Photo/submitted)

Guns, drugs and money found in the home of Michael Thompson of Cleveland. (Photo/submitted)

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Cleveland man charged with 15 felonies

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   An alleged local drug dealer is in jail after a months-long investigation. On Friday, Dec. 22, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced they arrested Michael Thompson, 56, of Cleveland on drug and gun charges. The arrest took place on Tuesday, Dec.
The Dahlonega campus for The Bridge Church is at 147 Torrington Road. (Photo/submitted)

The Dahlonega campus for The Bridge Church is at 147 Torrington Road. (Photo/submitted)

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Bridging faith

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   A local church is expanding into another county. The Bridge Church will celebrate the grand opening of its Lumpkin County church on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Ron Hill

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Hill remembered as ‘Great American’

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Ronald Guy Hill, U.S. Army veteran and community leader, passed away Sunday, a day after his final gift to the county was dedicated. Hill was 89 years old. He had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Terri Crumley brushes her hand over the side of the White County War Memorial where her brother’s name is etched as the new Families of the Fallen monument faces the memorial. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Terri Crumley brushes her hand over the side of the White County War Memorial where her brother’s name is etched as the new Families of the Fallen monument faces the memorial. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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New statue honors families of fallen

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The monument in Freedom Park with the names of those lost in wars since World War I now has a companion monument honoring the family members left behind. Northeast Georgia Veterans Society dedicated the Families of the Fallen statue Saturday morning.
The most current drought map of Georgia developed by the National Drought Mitigation Story. (Graphic/submitted)

The most current drought map of Georgia developed by the National Drought Mitigation Story. (Graphic/submitted)

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Drought weakens

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   The recent rainfall has weakened the current drought in the county, but only slightly. White County has been in a drought for several weeks now, and each week the drought has intensified.
Amie Veator

Amie Veator

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County finds its new elections head

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County has a new elections supervisor, and the county ended up not needing to look far for the right person. County Manager Billy Pittard announced Friday that Amie Veater was assuming the position immediately.
Attorney Quentin Carr represented two different STR application at the commissioners meeting. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Attorney Quentin Carr represented two different STR application at the commissioners meeting. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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STR stress prompts legal representation

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners approved six more short-term rentals, including a controversial application where a lawyer got involved due to the taxing nature of the process.
Faith Gill checks out a My Little Pony toy as Deputy and School Resource Officer Josh Smith gives her a ride in the cart. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Faith Gill checks out a My Little Pony toy as Deputy and School Resource Officer Josh Smith gives her a ride in the cart. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Playing Santa

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   It was another successful Shop-with-a-Cop program this year as Family Connection held the event on Dec. 14 and 15.