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The most recognizable item funded through the last SPLOST is the new tax commissioner’s office, but most of the funds go toward items like road work and replacing vehicles. (file photo)

The most recognizable item funded through the last SPLOST is the new tax commissioner’s office, but most of the funds go toward items like road work and replacing vehicles. (file photo)

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SPLOST extension ready for November ballot

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   How can White County and its cities fund needs like new fire trucks and buildings without putting the burden solely on those who live here? It’s through a one cent sales tax, commonly known as SPLOST.

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Helen OKs beer sales after denial

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   After a nearly six month-long saga that featured an initial application, a decision to the defer the application to the following month, a denial and a re-application, Heidi Haus in Helen has received a license to sell beer on its premises.
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Flight risk

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Over a month after his arrest, Josh Garrison has been denied bond and deemed as a flight risk, according to Helen Police Officer Chris Barrett. Garrison, a former candidate for the Helen City Commission and owner of Alpine Dispensary, was arrested on Aug.
Those in attendance at the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour’s stop bow their heads in prayer, led by Cody Montgomery. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Those in attendance at the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour’s stop bow their heads in prayer, led by Cody Montgomery. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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On the road to recovery

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Recovery is real in White County. Local leaders and advocates yelled those words in triumph during a photo opportunity at the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour’s stop in White County on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Susan Sorrows

Susan Sorrows

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Healing through helping: Sorrows works to stop addiction

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Susan Sorrows has been hard at work. In 2020, Sorrows was named Activist of the Year by the Georgia Council for her work with those recovering from addiction. She’s led numerous 12 step meetings.
Firefighters work to contain a barn fire Monday night. (Photo/Bryce Barrett)

Firefighters work to contain a barn fire Monday night. (Photo/Bryce Barrett)

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Blaze takes barn

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   A barn on Rodney Nix’s property is a total loss after a Monday evening fire. According to a press release from the White County Office of Public Safety, White County Fire, White County EMS and White County EMA responded to a barn catching on fire on Monday.
Andrea Evans shares her concerns about the added the traffic on West Jarrard Street as developer Tom Williams listens. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Andrea Evans shares her concerns about the added the traffic on West Jarrard Street as developer Tom Williams listens. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Fire station, housing zoning get council’s OK

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   The Cleveland City Council pushed two major projects forward Monday with their approval. The council approved the guaranteed maximum price for the project to build a new fire station and the rezoning for a new workforce housing project.
Flags remain at half staff to honor victims of the Apalachee High School tragedy on Tuesday at White County Middle School. On Monday, the school was the subject of a threat posted on social media. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Flags remain at half staff to honor victims of the Apalachee High School tragedy on Tuesday at White County Middle School. On Monday, the school was the subject of a threat posted on social media. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Student faces charges

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
by Basil Ray and Samantha Sinclair White County News   On Monday, White County Middle School joined the list of schools with threats made against them by students in the past week.
David Hartis, the official keg tapper, pulls the first official keg of Oktoberfest, ridden by John Hauza. (file photo)

David Hartis, the official keg tapper, pulls the first official keg of Oktoberfest, ridden by John Hauza. (file photo)

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Helen’s Oktoberfest starts today, parade is Saturday

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
by Basil Ray White County News   It’s here. The longest-running Oktoberfest celebration starts in Helen today. Oktoberfest spans eight weeks of celebrations and continues through the last weekend in October.
City Finance Director John Solmon speaks before the Cleveland City Council regarding commercial dumpsters on Tuesday. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

City Finance Director John Solmon speaks before the Cleveland City Council regarding commercial dumpsters on Tuesday. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Cleveland mulls Dumpster use

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The city of Cleveland is considering putting a hold on supplying commercial businesses with Dumpsters. During their meeting on Sept.