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Randy Summers, Mervin Barbree and Lee Landress

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Barbree wins

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Mervin Barbree will get a seat on the Helen City Commission, but the election will go to a runoff to fill the second open seat on the city commission.

Ron Hill through the years — April 1953 at Outpost Harry in the Korean War, July 1991 at his return home from Desert Storm and, more recently, the veteran and volunteer.

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Hill leads through years of service

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

by Randy Foster, Tony McIntyre and Samantha Sinclair I t’s hard not to know Ron Hill. Until very recently, he seemed to be everywhere, volunteering his time for several organizations and proudly honoring others. Hill himself is deserving of recognition — he served the U.S.

Election Day for Helen municipal races is Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Election is Tuesday

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Staff reports Election Day for Helen municipal races is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Helen voters will be voting to fill two seats on the city commission. Voters will have four candidates to choose from on the ballot – Mervin Barbree, Josh Garrison, Lee Landress and Randy Summers.

Nealy Webster, performing as Luisa in “The Fantasticks,” was named Best Lead Actress in the One Act Play competition. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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WCHS arts students earn top honors

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County High School’s performing arts students excelled in theater and band competitions recently. At the Region 7AAA One Act Play competition in Dawson County on Oct.

The new Waffle House is almost complete. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Waffle House opening near

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News If you have ever craved waffles and hash browns at 3 a.m., Waffle House will have you covered in Cleveland very soon.

It was a full house at the White County Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Oct.30. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Zoning nightmares?

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News There was only standing-room available at the White County Planning Commission meeting as the community came to speak their minds on proposed zoning changes. At its meeting on Monday, Oct.

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Treats to outlast the Beast

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

At his “The Sandlot” themed booth at the White County Agriscience Center on Saturday, Jackson Taylor (dressed as Yeah-Yeah from the movie) hands a bag of treats to Alyssa Wilson, dressed as a skeleton bride.

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Early voting turnout low

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The city of Helen and the White County Elections and Registration Office are ready for the municipal election coming up on Nov. 7. Only voters who live within the Helen city limits are allowed to participate in the election. Early voting began on Monday, Oct.

Fun began last weekend at events like Cleveland First Baptist Church’s Fall Festival where Senior Pastor Dr. Phil Weaver shares a laugh with Braxton Frederick. (Photo/ Diane Fenlason)

Costume fun awaits

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Halloween is just around the corner and White County is full of events for children, adults and the whole family. There will be plenty of options to choose from, as well as multiple days where families and friends can get in on the spooky fun.

Sebastian Wiley and Nealy Webster sing “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” as Matt and Luisa in ‘The Fantasticks.’ (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Looking for a ‘happy ending’

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News W hite County High School Theatre students are heading to Dawson County today for the Region One Act Play competition where they’ll perform the first act of “The Fantasticks.