City of Helen

Helen City Commission approved the second reading of an amendment that will require owners of short-term rentals pay occupational tax.

Helen City Commission approved the second reading of an amendment that will require owners of short-term rentals pay occupational tax.

Helen okays occupational tax for short-term rentals

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Helen City Commission approved the second reading of an amendment to the business chapter of the Helen City Code at a May 17 meeting. This amendment will require owners of short-term rentals to pay occupational tax.
Husband Chris Barrett bestows pins upon his wife Aletha Barrett after she was sworn in as Chief of the Helen Police Department on May 10. (Ashley Blair/WCN)

Husband Chris Barrett bestows pins upon his wife Aletha Barrett after she was sworn in as Chief of the Helen Police Department on May 10. (Ashley Blair/WCN)

Barrett is named Helen’s first female chief of police

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The City of Helen has announced the appointment of Aletha Barrett as the next Chief of Police. Chief Barrett was selected after a two-month search for the city’s next head of law enforcement. Chief Barrett began with the Helen Police Department in December 2019 and held the rank of Sergeant.
From left are Sergeant Aaron Autry and wife Becky, Officer Graylon Bryson and fiancé Tamera Jackson, and Interim Police Chief John Albino (Submitted Photo)

From left are Sergeant Aaron Autry and wife Becky, Officer Graylon Bryson and fiancé Tamera Jackson, and Interim Police Chief John Albino (Submitted Photo)

Quick actions save overdose victim

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
On April 19, City of Helen Police Department Sergeant Aaron Autry and Officer Graylon Bryson received a letter of commendation and were recognized by Interim Police Chief John Albino for their life-saving actions. On Sunday, March 27, 2022, around 3:40 a.m.
City has requested firm to investigate concerns about operations

City has requested firm to investigate concerns about operations

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Report recommends changes at HPD

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 24, 2022
An independent firm’s investigation of Helen Police Department procedures and personnel concerns produced multiple recommendations for operational changes. Earlier this month city officials said the probe stemmed from complaints about the police department’s work environment.