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SNC teams up with UGA

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

by Jessica Wood White County News Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center Executive Director Mel Whitehead wants to get the word out to more people about what the center is so more people — not just those from White County — will come and experience everything it has to offer.

The 2022 fall Mountain Traveler cover was captured by photographer Richard Clark of Cleveland. Clark received $100 for his winning cover entry.

Mountain Traveler cover contest now underway

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Summer in Northeast Georgia is a great time for camping in the great outdoors, attending a fun festival, or planning a day trip for hiking or biking.

Sebastian Wiley belts out the words “gotta dance” at the opening of the “Broadway Ballet” scene during a rehearsal for “Singin’ in the Rain.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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‘Gotta dance’

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County High School’s Theatre Department will make it rain on stage for its production of “Singin’ in the Rain,” opening tonight.

NoFo Brewing expects to open in June in the 10,000 square foot brewhouse built in 2018 for Tantrum Brewing. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Tantrum sold

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Linda Erbele White County News Fans of craft beer in Cleveland may have to stock up while they await the opening of a new brewery in place of the existing one on Helen Highway.

Kayla Ellis and Susie Murray listen as Marci Brown explains challenges Cleveland Drug faces. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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State of Healthcare: Providers serving more with less staff, funds

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Doing more with less is something local healthcare professionals are having to do, too. For its Georgia Mountain Vision Series State of Healthcare report, the White County Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion Tuesday morning.

Jimmy Armour and other cancer survivors will be honored at the Hope Dinner May 5. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Positivity helps cancer fight

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Jessica Wood White County News Jimmy Armour was having severe back pain and was passed from one doctor to another. It wasn’t until he had an MRI that doctors found an abnormality and did a biopsy. He was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 58 with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Constance Rehm holds a photo of the full image that won the Scoop cover contest. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Walk inspires Scoop cover

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Constance Rehm was taking a walk at Unicoi State Park on Jan. 20 right after a storm. At the overlook, she saw the sun setting behind Mount Yonah and Mount Lynch and decided to snap a photo.

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Helen plans, shares updates on downtown upgrades

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Jessica Wood White County News The revitalization of downtown Helen was the main theme throughout the city commission meeting on April 18. The Helen City Commission, local business owners and the Helen Chamber of Commerce all presented some major improvements.

Former White County resident Lizz Holtz received a National Science Teacher Award at the organization’s national conference in Atlanta this past March. (Photo/submitted)

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White County native Holtz receives NSTA award

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Linda Erbele White County News The National Science Teacher Association named a former White County student as one of 17 recipients in the country of the Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers.

Public Safety Director David Murphy presented budget requests for four divisions — animal control, emergency management, Emergency 911 communications and fire services. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Commissioners hear county departments’ budget requests

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

by Linda Erbele and Samantha Sinclair White County News The White County Board of Commissioners heard budget wish lists from department heads and elected officials Monday and Tuesday.