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Unicoi Lodge was closed over the Thanksgiving weekend due to a water main pipe break. (file photo)

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Thanksgiving water issue shuts down Unicoi Lodge

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News A water main pipe break caused a change of plans Thanksgiving morning at Unicoi State Park and Lodge. “It wasn’t safe,” said Heath Carter, regional vice president of sales and marketing for Coral Hospitality, the management company for the lodge.

Randy Summers and Lee Landress are the two candidates in Helen's runoff election.

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Helen votes again on Tuesday for runoff

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Polls are open again in Helen as the City Commission Election required a runoff. While Mervin Barbree collected 91 votes to secure one of two available seats on the commission in the Nov.

A truck sits after the flames were extinguished by firefighters at Holiness Campground Road. (Photo/submitted)

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County battles 4 fires over holiday

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News November has been a dry and fiery month in White County and the holiday weekend brought more of the same. From Thursday, Nov. 23 to Monday, Nov.

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Alpine wonderland

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The main attraction of Helen’s Annual Lighting of the Village shines bright against the traffic at the center of town.

Rebecca Hollis is ready to host guests at The Sautee Inn. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Hosting made relaxing

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Rebecca Hollis, along with her husband Mike and business partner Ron Geraneo, purchased The Sautee Inn in March 2022.

Guests take their seats after getting breakfast at the 20th Annual Farm City Week Breakfast. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Farm City Week kicks off with breakfast, awards

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News White County started celebrating Farm City Week on Thursday, Nov. 16 and the week kicked off with a hearty breakfast worthy of a farmer. The White County Chamber of Commerce started off the week by hosting its 20th annual Farm City Week Breakfast.

Cast members Wayne Todd and Dolly Dollard practice their lines for the upcoming Nativity Experience. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Live from Helen

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News A local church is presenting a live-action Nativity Experience next month. On Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 from 6-8 p.m., Helen First Baptist Church will host a live-action recreation of the nativity scene at Riverside Park in Helen.

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Drought persists, worsens in county

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The drought in White County continues to persist. So far, the month of November has been a dry one, with the county going from Oct. 21 to Nov. 10 with no rainfall.

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Potential STR changes get first reviews

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News During a public hearing that lasted just 33 minutes, the White County Planning Commission heard two main points about plans to make the short-term rental process smoother — that more time was needed to review the plans and that people wanted to continue...

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced -price meals has dramatically increased since the implementation of a pilot program this year. (Source/White County School System School Nutrition)

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More students get free meals under pilot program

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News More kids are getting to eat lunch for free or reduced prices thanks to a pilot program that lets schools directly qualify students.