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Renee Turner creates a variety of pottery in her studio that came together with help from her friends. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Renee Turner creates a variety of pottery in her studio that came together with help from her friends. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Turning point

by Jessica Wood White County News   One attraction at the White County Farmers Market each Saturday is a tree sculpture with pottery delicately hanging on the branches at Renee Turner’s Purple Toad Pottery booth. Turner’s art was prompted with a little help from her friends.
Antonella Skinner pleads her case to the board at the July 20 meeting. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Antonella Skinner pleads her case to the board at the July 20 meeting. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

‘Totally against it’

by Noah Johnson White County News   At its public hearing Thursday night, the public responded to the White County Board of Commissioners’ plans to maintain the millage rate at 9.505 mills, considered a tax increase under state law.
Leah Smith, right, stands with Elena Radding, Sen. Raphael Warnock’s press secretary, outside the senator’s office on Capitol Hill. (Photo/submitted)

Leah Smith, right, stands with Elena Radding, Sen. Raphael Warnock’s press secretary, outside the senator’s office on Capitol Hill. (Photo/submitted)

Leah Smith goes to Washington

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County High School student Leah Smith spent a week in Washington, D.C. to learn about careers in journalism. She was selected as a National Youth Correspondent for the 2023 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University.
Ted Echols

Ted Echols

Workshop aims to protect family farms

by Noah Johnson White County News   Ted Echols’ grandfather operated a farm his entire life before his father continued the family tradition. His life experience has given him first-hand knowledge on the importance of having a plan for managing a farm once the current owner approaches retirement.
Qualifying for municipal elections begins Aug. 21 in both Cleveland and Helen.

Qualifying for municipal elections begins Aug. 21 in both Cleveland and Helen.

Election qualifying starts next month

by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Qualifying for municipal elections begins Aug. 21 in both Cleveland and Helen. In Cleveland, the mayor and two city council seats will be up for reelection.
(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Party at the park

Hayden Johnstone, above, finds her way through the inflatable obstacle course at Freedom Park Tuesday night as the White County Baptist Association churches hosted its Compassion Week Block Party. Churches provided carnival-style fun with basketball games, balloon art and treats.
Parking for employees of businesses in Helen and White County residents will still remain free.

Parking for employees of businesses in Helen and White County residents will still remain free.

Parking rates increase in Helen

by Jessica Wood White County News   The cost to park in city-operated lots on Chattahoochee Strasse increased immediately after the Helen Commission meeting Tuesday morning.
A collapsed tree on Asbury Mill Road as a result of the severe thunderstorm on June 25. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

A collapsed tree on Asbury Mill Road as a result of the severe thunderstorm on June 25. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Climatologist explains wild weather in White County

by Noah Johnson White County News   White County and the North Georgia area have experienced pretty bizarre weather over the past month. Whether that be extreme heat or ravenous storms, our area can’t seem to catch a break from the intensity of recent weather.
Jeff Ash

Jeff Ash

Helen mayor to give free city water presentation today

by Jessica Wood White County News   Helen Mayor Jeff Ash plans to help people understand more about the city’s water. Ash will give the free presentation “Helen’s Water to Drink and Flush” at 4 p.m. today at the Helen Arts and Heritage Center.
Gov. Brian Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp

Property tax relief available for 2023

by Linda Erbele White County News   While local taxing authorities are currently determining millage rates, White County homestead owners can look forward to a one-time credit from Gov. Kemp when they open their tax bills near the end of the summer.