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Linda Higgins’ designs include this sparkly dress modeled by a furry friend. (Photo/submitted)

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Designer of the dogs

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Noah Johnson White County News A local resident is designing one-of-a-kind outfits for not people, but for man’s best friend. Linda Higgins, an interior designer who moved to the area two years ago has been designing and hand-making elegant outfits for dogs of any size.

Lee Landress is sworn in by City Clerk Marilyn Chastain as he takes his seat on the Helen City Commission.

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Helen swears in new commissioners, honors Ash

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Noah Johnson White County News The Helen City Commission has a new face, as well as a familiar one. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the city of Helen swore in newly elected commissioners Mervin Barbree and Lee Landress.

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Turner seeks 5th term

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Travis Turner wants to serve White County another four years as the county commission chairman. He announced his intent to seek a fifth term this week.

Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) made one final bust in 2023, arresting three people in an alleged conspiracy to traffic fentanyl.

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Three charged in fentanyl bust

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Matthew Osborne CNI News Service Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) made one final bust in 2023, arresting three people in an alleged conspiracy to traffic fentanyl.

Nacoochee Methodist Church has already painted over the ‘united’ and flame symbol outside of its campus. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Mass exodus

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Noah Johnson White County News Five White County Methodist churches are moving on from the United Methodist Church (UMC) affiliation.

February: Many in the community have begun to dread seeing the yellow signs pop up that indicate someone is requesting a conditional-use permit for short term rental. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Year in review: Land use issues dominate in 2023

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson and Samantha Sinclair White County News There’s no question the biggest stories of the year centered around land use, whether it was for short-term rentals or historic preservation. However, we also had some state champions, a new life for a school and new leaders.

The Edelweiss will drop at midnight in Helen to welcome the new year. (file photo)

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Helen celebration welcomes new year

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The 10th annual dropping of the Edelweiss will take place in Alpine Helen on Sunday, Dec. 31. This event is hosted by the Helen Chamber of Commerce and offers a family-friendly New Year’s celebration for guests of all ages.

Outgoing chairman Mitchel Barrett passes the gavel to incoming chairman Gilbert Barrett. (Photo/submitted)

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NGTC names Barrett chairman

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

North Georgia Technical College Board of Directors recently inducted Gilbert Barrett of Demorest, as chairman of the board for the college. Barrett has served on the NGTC Board of Directors for two terms since 2018 and will serve as chairman for two years.

Guns, drugs and money found in the home of Michael Thompson of Cleveland. (Photo/submitted)

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Cleveland man charged with 15 felonies

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News An alleged local drug dealer is in jail after a months-long investigation. On Friday, Dec. 22, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced they arrested Michael Thompson, 56, of Cleveland on drug and gun charges. The arrest took place on Tuesday, Dec.

The Dahlonega campus for The Bridge Church is at 147 Torrington Road. (Photo/submitted)

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Bridging faith

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News A local church is expanding into another county. The Bridge Church will celebrate the grand opening of its Lumpkin County church on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.