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Lane Williams and Lloyd Allison stand behind the bar in the tasting room for Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Lane Williams and Lloyd Allison stand behind the bar in the tasting room for Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

From honey to wine

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2020
A local agriculture operation is venturing into the wine and mead making business. Lloyd Allison, who owns Allison’s Honey, is working on opening Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery. The business will feature a farm winery and on-site tasting room.
City of Helen employees are starting off the new year with some good news.

City of Helen employees are starting off the new year with some good news.

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Helen employees to receive pay raise

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 16, 2020
City of Helen employees are starting off the new year with some good news. The Helen City Commission approved a pay raise for all city workers during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14. “The council has approved a 4% increase across the board to all city employees, that is inclusive of the 1.
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Your artwork could win $100 and magazine cover

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize. Get the Scoop is White County’s top guide to the community, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins surveys damage at Helen Veterans Park. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins surveys damage at Helen Veterans Park. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Saturday storm causes damage

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Straight-line winds are believed to be the cause of damage to Helen Veterans Park and businesses in the surrounding area Saturday, Jan. 11.
State Rep. Lee Hawkins, state Sen. Steve Gooch and state Rep. Terry Rogers recently talked top priorities for the 2020 legislative session. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

State Rep. Lee Hawkins, state Sen. Steve Gooch and state Rep. Terry Rogers recently talked top priorities for the 2020 legislative session. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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BACK IN SESSION

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Georgia Legislature began its 2020 session this week, with issues such as budget cuts, broadband and health care once again expected to be top priorities. Three members of White County’s delegation to the state capitol – Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep. Terry Rogers and Rep.
Randall Townley

Randall Townley

Townley to seek probate judge seat

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Another candidate has announced plans to run for White County probate judge. Randall Townley says he is seeking the office because he wants serve. “That’s what brings me here – my service to the people and the way I’ve worked in the communities,” Townley said.
Josh Turner

Josh Turner

Josh Turner to run for Cleveland mayor

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 16, 2020
White County native Josh Turner plans to run for Cleveland mayor. He made a formal announcement Tuesday, Jan. 14., with qualifying for the special election set to begin in about two weeks. “I love my hometown. I’m invested in Cleveland’s success and I want it to be all it can be.
Rebecca Baughcum

Rebecca Baughcum

Armed robbery investigation leads to arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Several people were arrested following an alleged armed robbery on Monday, Jan. 6. Deputies responded to a report of an assault at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead parking lot, according to White County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Clay Hammond.
Clary

Clary

Pets of the Week: Jan. 13

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 13 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Clary is a sweet calico girl and is about 2 years old. Clary is super talkative, and loves attention.
Charlie Thomas holds up a game stone that he presented at the show and tell program at the White County Historical Society meeting last week. More photos from the event are in this week's White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Charlie Thomas holds up a game stone that he presented at the show and tell program at the White County Historical Society meeting last week. More photos from the event are in this week's White County News. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Jan. 9 issue of the White County News:

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Headlines in the Jan.