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Helen approves increase to water and sewer rates

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.

County adopts FY2020 budget

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.

HEMC CEO talks ‘ground-to-sky’ plan at Rotary Club

The Helen Rotary Club heard a presentation about Habersham EMC’s ground-to-sky initiative at their meeting on Wednesday, June 12.