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DeWitt Weaver

DeWitt Weaver

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Local golf pro recalled for giving back

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 25, 2021
DeWitt Weaver made his mark as a professional golfer, but it was more than his prowess on the fairway that left an impression on those who knew  him. Weaver, a former golf pro for Innsbruck Golf Club in Helen, died March 18 at 81.
The unemployment rate in White County dipped slightly in January, according to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

The unemployment rate in White County dipped slightly in January, according to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

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County unemployment rate drops

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The unemployment rate in White County dipped slightly in January, according to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s jobless rate of 3.4% is down from the official 3.6% in December. The rate was 2.6% in January 2020.
Rachel Fowler

Rachel Fowler

Schools celebrate Teachers of the Year

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 25, 2021
White County School System will announced the 2020-21 school system teacher of the year at its meeting on Thursday, March 25, at the White County Middle School gym. Candidates for the honor were named teachers of the year for each of the system’s schools.
A recent fire at a “treehouse-style” pedestal cabin has raised concerns among county officials about occupants’ ability to safely escape in such instances.

A recent fire at a “treehouse-style” pedestal cabin has raised concerns among county officials about occupants’ ability to safely escape in such instances.

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Pedestal cabin fire sparks county concern over safety escape routes

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 25, 2021
A recent fire at a “treehouse-style” pedestal cabin has raised concerns among county officials about occupants’ ability to safely escape in such instances.
The 3rd Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival this weekend will feature performances from talents that have had a hand in Grammy-winning hits and who have played for some of the biggest names in music.

The 3rd Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival this weekend will feature performances from talents that have had a hand in Grammy-winning hits and who have played for some of the biggest names in music.

Top songwriters to perform at Helen festival this weekend

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The 3rd Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival this weekend will feature performances from talents that have had a hand in Grammy-winning hits and who have played for some of the biggest names in music.
Package stores in Helen could soon be allowed to host tasting events.

Package stores in Helen could soon be allowed to host tasting events.

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City to allow package store tastings

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Package stores in Helen could soon be allowed to host tasting events. At its March 16 meeting, the Helen City Commission unanimously approved amending the city ordinance to allow tastings at package stores that sell distilled spirits.
The City of Helen will be adding parking meters in the two municipal lots at the intersection of Edelweiss Strasse and Chattahoochee Strasse.

The City of Helen will be adding parking meters in the two municipal lots at the intersection of Edelweiss Strasse and Chattahoochee Strasse.

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Helen to use parking meters at lots

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The City of Helen will be adding parking meters in the two municipal lots at the intersection of Edelweiss Strasse and Chattahoochee Strasse. The Helen City Commission approved acquiring two meters from Creative Parking Concepts at a March 16 meeting.