Oktoberfest season returns with parade set for Saturday
Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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The 2020 Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend in Helen with a parade.
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HEMC names new president and CEO
Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Habersham County native Bryan Ferguson has been chosen as the next president and CEO of Habersham Electric Membership Corporation.
New 96-lot subdivision gets approvals
Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Development of one of the largest subdivisions in White County in recent years is moving closer to completion.
County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 592
News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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There have been 592 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Sept.
Pets of the Week: Sept. 7
News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 7 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society.
Fifteenth rabies cases confirmed in White County for 2020
News Staff
Saturday, September 5, 2020
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A rabid raccoon in the Walking Horse Lane area is the 15th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.
White County first responders work fatal wreck, multiple calls Thursday
News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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White County first responders had a busy Thursday, Sept. 3, responding to multiple calls around the county, including a fatal wreck and an explosion within a hour span.
All in for unity
Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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White County Middle School’s Project Unify club recently helped achieve a first in Georgia.
WCMS just became the first school in the state to be recognized as a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School, says Julie Collins, club sponsor and seventh-grade ELA teacher.
Arrest in mail stolen from five counties
Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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A Clarkesville man has been charged with stealing mail from multiple North Georgia counties, including White County.
Kristopher Beasley, 26, was arrested Aug. 23 after someone reported encountering a “suspicious character,” said Helen Police Department Capt. Mark Harris.
Warriors open with Stephens, attendance policy announced
Mark Turner
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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For the past few months, football players and coaches have been putting in the work to get ready for the 2020 high school season.