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White County High School lead mental health counselor Francesca Smith said everyone can be sad or have fear, but when someone feels that way more times than not, there may be something more underneath that one emotion. (Photo/Metro Creative Graphics)

White County High School lead mental health counselor Francesca Smith said everyone can be sad or have fear, but when someone feels that way more times than not, there may be something more underneath that one emotion. (Photo/Metro Creative Graphics)

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Working through the struggle

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
by Torie Buck White County News   Francesca Smith, the lead mental health counselor at White County High School, described mental health as a “brain cold.
Designer Debbie Young presents the miniature Old Sautee Store to owners Rose Mariee and Don Allison. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Designer Debbie Young presents the miniature Old Sautee Store to owners Rose Mariee and Don Allison. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Store gets mini version

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The Old Sautee Store is a treasure trove with lots of historic items to look at. Now, the store has one more treasure to explore.
Sebastian Wiley, a familiar face on the White County High School stage, is heading to New York City to improve his acting skills. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Sebastian Wiley, a familiar face on the White County High School stage, is heading to New York City to improve his acting skills. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Wiley acting on his goals

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   While visiting New York City last summer, Sebastian Wiley learned about a summer theater program the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts offers. This summer, he’s a student in the school’s Summer Intensive Training Program.
The Bridge Church Pastor Patrick Ballington listens as Igor Buben, joined by his wife Mariia, serves as a guest pastor at a recent service. Buben was spreading awareness about the war in Ukraine and sharing the work his church, God’s Light Church in Lublin, Poland, is doing to help people affected. (Photo/Lauren Filbeck)

The Bridge Church Pastor Patrick Ballington listens as Igor Buben, joined by his wife Mariia, serves as a guest pastor at a recent service. Buben was spreading awareness about the war in Ukraine and sharing the work his church, God’s Light Church in Lublin, Poland, is doing to help people affected. (Photo/Lauren Filbeck)

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Bridging borders, bringing hope

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   At the end of May, a young couple from Poland visited White County in the hopes of raising awareness and shedding light on the continued work they are doing in Ukraine.
Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Up, up and down

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The 50th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race didn’t go exactly as planned this year. Unprecedented winds made any significant long-distance travel nearly impossible.
Jon Schwartz addressing the planning commission at the May 30 meeting, regarding his request to change 1299 Ga. Hwy. 17 from C-1 community commercial to R-1 single family residential. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Jon Schwartz addressing the planning commission at the May 30 meeting, regarding his request to change 1299 Ga. Hwy. 17 from C-1 community commercial to R-1 single family residential. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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On hold: Planning board tables historic overlay

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Planning Commission voted to table proposed amendments to the White County Land Use Ordinance related to Historic Preservation at its meeting June 5.

Balloon race starts

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Lift-off for the 50th Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race was scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. today. Balloonists began the race at the launch field and will continue racing until the first person crosses Interstate 95.
Summer tourism is expected to be strong with people taking day trips to attractions, like the city of Helen. (file photo)

Summer tourism is expected to be strong with people taking day trips to attractions, like the city of Helen. (file photo)

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Day trippers to impact tourism

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County can look forward to seeing a lot of visitors this summer, according to White County Chamber of Commerce President Beth Truelove. “We’re on the edge of a really exciting summer season,” Truelove said.
Andy Negra smiles as Alvin Seale presents him with a pecan birthday cake and the crowd sings “Happy Birthday.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Andy Negra smiles as Alvin Seale presents him with a pecan birthday cake and the crowd sings “Happy Birthday.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Andy Negra celebrates 99 years

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Andy Negra has three children, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. And, as of Sunday, he has lived 99 years. “I guess that’s a big number,” Negra said Sunday morning. “But for me it’s another day.