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Ron Hill

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Hill remembered as ‘Great American’

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Ronald Guy Hill, U.S. Army veteran and community leader, passed away Sunday, a day after his final gift to the county was dedicated. Hill was 89 years old. He had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Terri Crumley brushes her hand over the side of the White County War Memorial where her brother’s name is etched as the new Families of the Fallen monument faces the memorial. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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New statue honors families of fallen

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The monument in Freedom Park with the names of those lost in wars since World War I now has a companion monument honoring the family members left behind. Northeast Georgia Veterans Society dedicated the Families of the Fallen statue Saturday morning.

The most current drought map of Georgia developed by the National Drought Mitigation Story. (Graphic/submitted)

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Drought weakens

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The recent rainfall has weakened the current drought in the county, but only slightly. White County has been in a drought for several weeks now, and each week the drought has intensified.

Amie Veator

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County finds its new elections head

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News White County has a new elections supervisor, and the county ended up not needing to look far for the right person. County Manager Billy Pittard announced Friday that Amie Veater was assuming the position immediately.

Attorney Quentin Carr represented two different STR application at the commissioners meeting. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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STR stress prompts legal representation

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Board of Commissioners approved six more short-term rentals, including a controversial application where a lawyer got involved due to the taxing nature of the process.

Faith Gill checks out a My Little Pony toy as Deputy and School Resource Officer Josh Smith gives her a ride in the cart. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Playing Santa

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News It was another successful Shop-with-a-Cop program this year as Family Connection held the event on Dec. 14 and 15.

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Warrior Connection readies to help students in need

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Up on the hill with Warrior Wellness, students will soon be able to seek help in a variety of ways. Student Support Coordinator Amanda Lammers is hard at work getting Warrior Connection fully operational to assist students in need.

Owner and operator of Alpine Dispensary, Josh Garrison shows products in his express location in downtown Helen. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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No high: CBD business naturally helps veterans, others get life back

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Josh Garrison said that CBD has given him his life back. Now, Garrison wants to share the benefits of CBD with the community.

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Cleveland OKs new ladder truck purchase

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland firefighters were as joyful as children on Christmas morning after the Cleveland City Council meeting Monday night. Their gift was a brand new ladder truck.

City Commissioner Steve Fowler opens the town hall regarding golf carts in Helen. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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City, residents work together to resolve golf cart problem

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the city of Helen held a town hall to hash out details of an incoming golf cart ordinance. City Manager Darrell Westmoreland said in a previous meeting that the state has cracked down on the use of golf carts on state roads.