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Like much of the state, Georgia Milestones test scores for the White County School System (WCSS) decreased last school year amid challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are viewing results with the perspective of students facing abnormal circumstances.

Like much of the state, Georgia Milestones test scores for the White County School System (WCSS) decreased last school year amid challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are viewing results with the perspective of students facing abnormal circumstances.

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Pandemic-year Georgia Milestones test scores dip

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Like much of the state, Georgia Milestones test scores for the White County School System (WCSS) decreased last school year amid challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are viewing results with the perspective of students facing abnormal circumstances.
Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle.

Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle.

Water Authority to make billing changes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle. Meters will be read on the first of the month, and bills will now be due on the 28th of the month, said WCWA Executive Director Edwin Nix. Readings were previously taken on the 15th of the month.
A two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, Aug. 17 resulted in one person seriously injured and seven with minor injuries.

A two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, Aug. 17 resulted in one person seriously injured and seven with minor injuries.

One person seriously injured in Aug. 17 wreck

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
A two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, Aug. 17, left one person seriously injured and seven with minor injuries. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Kasey Leeann Christopher, 39, of Cleveland, was driving a 1990 Lexus LS400 south on State Route 17 in Helen near Comer Circle.
Helen City Commissioners approved employee pay raises for the fire department and public works department at their meeting on Aug. 17.

Helen City Commissioners approved employee pay raises for the fire department and public works department at their meeting on Aug. 17.

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Helen approves raises for fire department and public works

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Helen City Commissioners approved employee pay raises for the fire department and public works department at their meeting on Aug. 17. Commissioners approved a 10% pay increase for the fire department, which consists of one full-time firefighter and 12 part-time firefighters.
Chad and Tyanna Jackson were named Entrepreneur of the Year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Chad and Tyanna Jackson were named Entrepreneur of the Year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Building a better place

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The White County Chamber of Commerce put the spotlight on business and people who have given time and talents to better their community. The awards presentation at the Chamber’s annual meeting, held Aug.
Candidate qualifying for Cleveland and Helen will continue through Friday, but eight people had officially launched their bids for city office as of Wednesday morning.

Candidate qualifying for Cleveland and Helen will continue through Friday, but eight people had officially launched their bids for city office as of Wednesday morning.

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Eight qualify so far for Cleveland, Helen elections

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Candidate qualifying for Cleveland and Helen will continue through Friday, but eight people had officially launched their bids for city office as of Wednesday morning.   Cleveland The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election. As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug.
Shown from left are Northeast Georgia Medical Center Emergency Medical Transportation Director Scott Masters, paramedics Jason Meaders, Ben Dills and Andy Turk, Ron Hill, president of the Joseph Habersham Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution, paramedic Rondal Robinson, EMT Robert Rhodes and White County EMS Director Bill Scandrett. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Shown from left are Northeast Georgia Medical Center Emergency Medical Transportation Director Scott Masters, paramedics Jason Meaders, Ben Dills and Andy Turk, Ron Hill, president of the Joseph Habersham Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution, paramedic Rondal Robinson, EMT Robert Rhodes and White County EMS Director Bill Scandrett. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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EMS life-saving efforts honored

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Seven White County Emergency Medical Services personnel were recently honored for their actions that helped save lives during responses over the past several months.
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Joe Gailey

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County to have new rec director

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
White County is looking for a new recreation department director after Joe Gailey recently announced his retirement. Gailey spent more than three decades working in the recreation field, first working in White County in 1984.
The bridge by the Helen Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse was closed due to flooding from the river. Pictured above is water hitting the bridge and splashing onto the road. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The bridge by the Helen Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse was closed due to flooding from the river. Pictured above is water hitting the bridge and splashing onto the road. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fred brings flooding, other damage to White County

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Tropical Storm Fred brought flooding to many areas in White County on Tuesday, Aug. 17. White County officials, the city of Cleveland, and city of Helen, were busy most of Tuesday with storm-related issues.
Qualifying is this week for both the cities of Cleveland and Helen.

Qualifying is this week for both the cities of Cleveland and Helen.

Qualifying for upcoming elections

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
Qualifying is this week for both the cities of Cleveland and Helen. Cleveland The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election. As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, the following people have qualified: Bradley Greene (incumbent) – Ward 4 Clark Janson “C.J.