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There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January.

There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January.

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Card transaction fee for school lunch payments to rise 25 cents

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
There will be a 25-cent increase to the online credit card transaction fee for school lunch payments beginning in January. The transaction fee will increase from $2 to $2.
Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.

Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.

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Drought conditions improve here

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Good news for White County’s farmers and gardeners – the National Drought Mitigation Center released its weekly Drought Map Dec. 12, and it shows White County is almost drought-free. Only the lower quarter remains in the “Abnormally Dry” status, the lowest drought classification.
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.

The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex.

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Playground planned for Yonah Preserve ballfields

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with gathering plans and pricing for a playground addition to the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex. At a Dec.
Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew returns for new movie

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Movie crews returned to White County this month to film another Christmas movie. Sunshine Films, the same company that filmed Christmas Love Letter in Helen earlier this year, came to the area for a second time.
Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly.

Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly.

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County to seek three-person election board

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Legislation to establish the White County Board of Elections and Registration (BER) will be heading to the Georgia General Assembly. The White County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at a Dec.
In 2019, the City of Helen celebrated 50 years as an Alpine Village. (Photo courtesy Helen CVB)

In 2019, the City of Helen celebrated 50 years as an Alpine Village. (Photo courtesy Helen CVB)

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Stories from the storytellers

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Any community that has deep roots has scores of stories to tell about its past and its people. Some of these tales of heritage are written down in texts, others are passed down among generations of family and some are, unfortunately, eroded or lost over time.
White County's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year was reported this past week in the West Underwood Street area of Cleveland.

White County's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year was reported this past week in the West Underwood Street area of Cleveland.

Fourth rabies case confirmed in White County for 2019

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
White County's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year was reported this past week in the West Underwood Street area of Cleveland. A homeowner said a dog had killed a fox that had gotten into a fenced enclosure on Monday, Nov.
An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year.

An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year.

Second rabies case confirmed in White County

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year. On Tuesday, Oct.
Will Garrett

Will Garrett

Garrett joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Will Garrett says his experience has prepared him to serve as White County sheriff and take on the responsibilities of serving the community. Garrett, 39, recently told the White County News he plans to qualify for the 2020 sheriff’s race as a Republican.
John Murphy

John Murphy

Murphy ready to run for sheriff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Another veteran lawman will be running for White County sheriff in 2020. John Murphy says he’ll bring more than three decades of law enforcement experience as he seeks the office. After retiring from the White County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, he says he feels called to pursue a new chapter.