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A 2009 Honda Civic driven by Jordan Alexander, 21, of Cleveland, was damaged after hitting a 2017 Freightliner tractor-trailer. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A 2009 Honda Civic driven by Jordan Alexander, 21, of Cleveland, was damaged after hitting a 2017 Freightliner tractor-trailer. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

No serious injuries reported in Aug. 13 wreck

Stephanie Hill
Monday, August 16, 2021
No serious injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident on Friday, Aug. 13, that involved a semi-truck and car. The accident occurred on U.S. 129 South near the intersection of Truelove Road when a 2009 Honda Civic driven by Jordan Alexander, 21, of Cleveland, was heading north on U.S. 129.
Truett McConnell University President Dr. Emir Caner (Photo courtesy TMU)

Truett McConnell University President Dr. Emir Caner (Photo courtesy TMU)

TMU holding 75th anniversary chapel celebration Aug. 17

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
Truett McConnell University invites all to attend the first President’s Chapel of the semester on Tuesday, Aug. 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the George Blaurock Student Wellness Center.
Qualifying begins today for the Nov. 2 elections in the cities of Cleveland and Helen. Qualifying will take place all week through Friday, Aug. 20. 

Qualifying begins today for the Nov. 2 elections in the cities of Cleveland and Helen. Qualifying will take place all week through Friday, Aug. 20. 

Qualifying starts today, Aug. 16

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
Qualifying begins today for the Nov. 2 elections in the cities of Cleveland and Helen. Qualifying will take place all week through Friday, Aug. 20. To see who has qualified, click here. *** Cleveland The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.
The Smithgall Rescue Re-Tail Thrift Store supports the Charles Smithgall Humane Society animal shelter and adoption center. Community support led the store to relocate to a bigger space this year. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

The Smithgall Rescue Re-Tail Thrift Store supports the Charles Smithgall Humane Society animal shelter and adoption center. Community support led the store to relocate to a bigger space this year. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Smithgall Rescue Re-Tail marks growth

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The Smithgall Rescue Re-Tail Thrift Store will mark its one-year anniversary on Aug. 13 in a different location than when it began, but that’s a sign of good things for the operation raising funds for the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. The store opened August 2020 in a shopping center on U.S.
The 2021 Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County and local charitable organizations is set for next week in Helen, including a chance for the public to meet some of the famous names from various professional sports and the Olympics.

The 2021 Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County and local charitable organizations is set for next week in Helen, including a chance for the public to meet some of the famous names from various professional sports and the Olympics.

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Meet the celebrities coming to raise funds for local United Way

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The 2021 Darrel Chaney Invitational celebrity golf tournament supporting the United Way of White County and local charitable organizations is set for next week in Helen, including a chance for the public to meet some of the famous names from various professional sports and the Olympics.
The school system received a grant from No Kid Hungry and used that money to purchase the carts. Pictured are the carts at Mossy Creek Elementary School on the first day of school. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The school system received a grant from No Kid Hungry and used that money to purchase the carts. Pictured are the carts at Mossy Creek Elementary School on the first day of school. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

School lunches to remain free, but parents asked to fill out application

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 12, 2021
School lunches are free again this year for all students, but filling out free and reduced lunch applications can aid students in other areas.
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.