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CITY OF CLEVELAND SETS REFERENDUM ON EARLIER SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOL

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Last year it was Helen, and this year it’s time for Cleveland residents to decide whether alcoholic beverages can be served earlier on Sundays, as allowed by state law passed last year. At a meeting earlier this month, the Cleveland City Council approved putting the item on a Nov.
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HELEN LOOKS AT ROLLING BACK MILLAGE RATE

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 11, 2019
The Helen City Commission is expected to vote on rolling back the city millage rate this month. The commission is proposing a rollback of the millage rate to 5.768 from 6.118 – a decrease of about 5.7 percent – for the new fiscal year.
Kathy Coder is working to revitalized Sautee junction. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Kathy Coder is working to revitalized Sautee junction. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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SAUTEE JUNCTION REVIVAL

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 11, 2019
The cluster of businesses at the intersection of Ga. 17 and Ga. 255 in Sautee Nacoochee is more than a retail destination. The buildings are gathering spots for locals and hidden gems for tourists.
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Ministry strives to give kids beds

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
A group of local residents are working to ensure that no kid is left without a bed. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a ministry that started in 2012 in Idaho, and makes handmade bunk beds for children who do not have their own bed.
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Helen approves increase to water and sewer rates

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Starting July 1, the water and sewer base rates for City of Helen customers will increase by 50 cents each to help keep up with costs. The Helen City Commissioners approved the increases during a called meeting on Tuesday, June 25.
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County adopts FY2020 budget

Debbie Gilbert
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Following a second public hearing on Monday, June 17, the White County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2020. It includes general-fund expenditures of $19,190,827, plus various separate funds comprising almost $5 million, for a total of $24,123, 352.