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The city of Helen plans to use roughly $6 million in revenue bonds to help fund upcoming water and sewer improvement projects.

The city of Helen plans to use roughly $6 million in revenue bonds to help fund upcoming water and sewer improvement projects.

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Helen to use bonds to fund water, sewer work

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The city of Helen plans to use roughly $6 million in revenue bonds to help fund upcoming water and sewer improvement projects.

The Mountain Traveler cover contest underway

News Staff
Thursday, August 12, 2021
With cooler weather and rich leaf colors of yellow, orange and red, fall in the Northeast Georgia mountains is a special time. If you have a photograph that represents this beautiful time of year, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s fall 2021 edition.
Shown from left are White County News reporter Stephanie Hill, Sports Editor Mark Turner and Editor & Publisher Wayne Hardy.

Shown from left are White County News reporter Stephanie Hill, Sports Editor Mark Turner and Editor & Publisher Wayne Hardy.

News wins six press awards

News Staff
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The White County News is the winner of six awards in the Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The News received first place in Lifestyle Coverage category. A judge wrote that the coverage “... captures the lifestyle and culture of this community well.
Bradley Greene and CJ McDonald

Bradley Greene and CJ McDonald

Contested race emerges for City Council

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 12, 2021
With candidate qualifying next week for city elections later this year, one race appears to already be forming for Cleveland,  and a Helen incumbent does not plan to seek another term. Qualifying for those elections is scheduled for Aug. 16-20. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 2.
CJ McDonald

CJ McDonald

McDonald eyes future in bid for office

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
CJ McDonald says he plans to qualify for the Ward 4 seat on the Cleveland City Council, currently held by Bradley Greene. McDonald, 30, is a project manager for Charles Black Construction Company in Cleveland.
From left, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Kelvin King and his wife, Janelle, greet patrons at Clyde’s Table & Tavern during a July 31 visit to Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

From left, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Kelvin King and his wife, Janelle, greet patrons at Clyde’s Table & Tavern during a July 31 visit to Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Senate GOP candidate Kelvin King visits

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
U.S. Senate hopeful Kelvin King made a recent stop in White County to speak with potential voters as part of his “Uncancel America Tour.
Seniors on the volleyball team.

Seniors on the volleyball team.

Lady Warriors reload for another playoff run

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors did some big things on the volleyball court during the 2020 season. Starting this week, we'll find out if they can do it again this fall. The Lady Warriors tipped off the new season Tuesday by splitting a pair of games in Gainesville.
Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

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GAME TIME

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
by Mark Turner White County News   I t's go time for the White County High School softball team, and make no mistake about it, the players and coaches are ready for the first pitch of the 2021 season.
Sheena Johnson, left, is TMU's new women's lacrosse head coach, while Dani Westmoreland, right, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Sheena Johnson, left, is TMU's new women's lacrosse head coach, while Dani Westmoreland, right, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU adds to atheltic department staff

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
The Truett McConnell University athletic department recently announced a change in the women's lacrosse program and a new marketing and communications director. Sheena Johnson is  the school's new women's lacrosse coach, joining current assistant Dani Westmoreland on the staff.