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The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate this Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate this Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

WCHS graduation set for Friday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The start of White County High School's graduation May 28 has been delayed an hour due to impending inclement weather, according to a Friday afternoon announcement. The event will now begin at 9 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 8 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 7 p.m.
White County School System will offer pre-k will at two of its elementary schools starting with the 2021-2022 academic year.

White County School System will offer pre-k will at two of its elementary schools starting with the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Schools to add pre-k programs

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
White County School System will offer pre-k will at two of its elementary schools starting with the 2021-2022 academic year.
Workers exam the downed power pole. (Submitted photo)

Workers exam the downed power pole. (Submitted photo)

Main Street in Helen shutdown

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Main Street/Hwy. 75 in Helen was shut down due to a truck pulling down power lines and a power pole on Tuesday, May 25. According to the City of Helen, a transfer truck hit the powerlines along Main Street/Hwy. 75 and Alpenrosen Strasse.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate.

GBI requested to investigate inmate death

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the death of a White County Detention Center inmate. According to a release from White County Sheriff’s Office Capt.
No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play suspected in death investigation

Stephanie Hill
Friday, May 21, 2021
No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation. According to Cleveland Police Department Chief Jeff Shoemaker in a press release, at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, officers responded to a residence on Bertha Court in regards to an unresponsive person.
The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

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City of Helen takes action against establishment after complaints

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The city of Helen is threatening penalties for a restaurant and bar following multiple complaints, citations and a fine, according to officials. During the May 18 Helen City Commission meeting, Police Chief Brian Stephens voiced his concerns about alleged incidents at The Hayloft Restaurant & Bar.
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Public access defibrillator installed in city downtown

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. The automated external defibrillator (AED) recently installed in the marketplatz was donated by Student Docs for Shocks, a non-profit organization that works to educate people about out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, said founder Chris Griesser.
The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town.

The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town.

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Helen to review lowering speed limit in area for slower vehicles

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town. Police Chief Brian Stephens spoke to commissioners at their May 18 meeting about slow-moving vehicles on the state highway (Ga. 75/Main Street) that goes through the heart of downtown.
Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.

Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.

Ridge Road to open one lane

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.
The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.

The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.

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Helen to use $6.3 million bonds to fund for upcoming projects

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.