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Representatives from local organizations and the Community Thrift Store gather for the presentation of grants on June 22. From left are Community Thrift workers Jose Medina, Joy Bailey, Lacey Coker, Alex Alverson, Danica Smith, Jackie McDaniel, Gale Smith, Gene White of the Community Helping Hands Clinic, Laura Cormier of White County Caring and Sharing and Jerry Brackett of the White County Food Pantry. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Representatives from local organizations and the Community Thrift Store gather for the presentation of grants on June 22. From left are Community Thrift workers Jose Medina, Joy Bailey, Lacey Coker, Alex Alverson, Danica Smith, Jackie McDaniel, Gale Smith, Gene White of the Community Helping Hands Clinic, Laura Cormier of White County Caring and Sharing and Jerry Brackett of the White County Food Pantry. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Community Thrift Store awards grants

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The Community Thrift Store’s board awarded grants to four organizations on June 22.
More than a dozen people attended a meeting in Cleveland to learn about the application process to operate a package store under the city’s new ordinance. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

More than a dozen people attended a meeting in Cleveland to learn about the application process to operate a package store under the city’s new ordinance. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Cleveland holds info session on package store applications

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   If you’re anticipating avoiding Helen traffic to pick up the rum that your aunt insists on for her annual fruitcakes, you may be in luck by Christmas.

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Helen cancels Smartwave pilot

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   At the city commission meeting in Helen on June 20, the Smartwave pilot program that was previously approved at last month’s meeting was canceled.
(file photo)

(file photo)

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Independence Day events begin Saturday

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   As the Fourth of July approaches, there are quite a few events and opportunities to see some fireworks around White County starting this weekend.
Ruth Lancaster still lives in the house on West Kytle Street that she and her husband purchased in 1955. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Ruth Lancaster still lives in the house on West Kytle Street that she and her husband purchased in 1955. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Lancaster shares 101 years of life

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Ruth Lancaster is older than sliced bread. “I can remember the first loaf of bread I’d ever seen, but it wasn’t sliced then,” Lancaster said. She said Guy Dorsey, who had a little grocery route, was the first to bring loaf bread around.
White County Firefighters and EMTs Frank Tirino and Jeffery Johansen work together to control the fire. (Photo/submitted)

White County Firefighters and EMTs Frank Tirino and Jeffery Johansen work together to control the fire. (Photo/submitted)

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Severe storm traps tubers, causes fire

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   White County Public Safety agencies responded to multiple weather-related incidents following a severe storm cell that passed through northern parts of the county on Thursday, June 15. The city of Helen was hit the hardest, and from 1:45 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The area between the Helen Arts and Heritage Center and White Horse Square is one of the areas of concern for the city of Helen. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

The area between the Helen Arts and Heritage Center and White Horse Square is one of the areas of concern for the city of Helen. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Looking for parking spaces

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   Helen business owners and city leaders met for two hours Tuesday to hash out parking concerns and possible solutions. The Town Hall meeting was organized by Chief of Police Aletha Barrett and City Manager Darrell Westmoreland.
Audrey Davenport (left) speaks with Jim Johnston (right) during the ‘Think and Listen’ seminar at Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center in honor of Juneteenth. The ‘Think and Listen’ session allowed patrons to voice their opinions and discuss matters about race, religion and other topics with an engaged partner. (Photo/Zach Taylor)

Audrey Davenport (left) speaks with Jim Johnston (right) during the ‘Think and Listen’ seminar at Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center in honor of Juneteenth. The ‘Think and Listen’ session allowed patrons to voice their opinions and discuss matters about race, religion and other topics with an engaged partner. (Photo/Zach Taylor)

Taking time to listen

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center hosted Juneteenth programs throughout the day on the holiday, Monday, June 19. The day was dedicated to raising funds for the Bean Creek Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

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Helen prepares balanced 2023-2024 budget for review

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The city of Helen has prepared a balanced general fund budget of $5,476,733 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a decrease of $458,244 from last year. “We have always been careful to not budget revenues any higher than the previous year,” said Mayor Jeff Ash.