Regional

Fine wine, family and tribute entwine at The Cottage Vineyard & Winery

by Denise Etheridge White County News   What began as a backyard hobby grew into The Cottage Vineyard & Winery, an agri-tourism destination that offers fine wines, sweeping views and a tranquil spot to honor veterans. The vineyard and winery is off Highway 129 in Cleveland.

Driver arrested in fatal wreck

Staff report A Baldwin man was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and other felony and misdemeanor offenses following a fatal single-vehicle traffic accident in north Hall County on July 11.

Georgia receives highest bond rating

Capitol Beat News Service The “Big Three” bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation.

Gooch honored as EMC Champion

Staff report Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch was recognized on Monday as the first recipient of the Georgia EMC Electric Cooperative Champion Award. The inaugural award was presented during the Georgia Rural Electric Managers’ Association (GREMA) conference on July 14.

VIP Alpine Tours celebrates 30 years

by Jerry Grillo White County News   Christina Ernst, founder of VIP Alpine Tours, is in the business of guiding dreams for clients near and far.

Chairman Turner reappointed in ACCG

Staff reports   White County Chairman Travis Turner was reappointed as chair of the General County Government Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association).

St. Lawrence gives local Dems state senate pitch

  by Jerry Grillo White County News   Gary St. Lawrence, a self-described “political junkie,” delivered a direct message on government accountability, promising to champion working families and retirees, when he addressed the White County Democrats at their monthly meeting, June 26, in Helen.

White County okays FLOST agreement with cities

by Denise Etheridge White County News   A one cent floating sales tax aimed at lowering property tax bills is one step closer to being placed before White County voters.

Taxpayers: Property assessment notices going out June 10

by Denise Etheridge White County News White County taxpayers can expect to receive property assessment notices in their mailboxes later this month. The Assessor’s Office informed the News that they plan to mail out 19,475 real property assessment notices on June 10.

State Sen. Bo Hatchett briefs local Republicans

by Denise Etheridge White County News   State Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Mt. Airy) spoke to the White County Republican Party about this year’s budget and new laws crafted by the Georgia Legislature. Hatchett lauded the legislature’s passage of a $37.