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The Bridge Church Pastor Patrick Ballington listens as Igor Buben, joined by his wife Mariia, serves as a guest pastor at a recent service. Buben was spreading awareness about the war in Ukraine and sharing the work his church, God’s Light Church in Lublin, Poland, is doing to help people affected. (Photo/Lauren Filbeck)

The Bridge Church Pastor Patrick Ballington listens as Igor Buben, joined by his wife Mariia, serves as a guest pastor at a recent service. Buben was spreading awareness about the war in Ukraine and sharing the work his church, God’s Light Church in Lublin, Poland, is doing to help people affected. (Photo/Lauren Filbeck)

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Bridging borders, bringing hope

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   At the end of May, a young couple from Poland visited White County in the hopes of raising awareness and shedding light on the continued work they are doing in Ukraine.
Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Up, up and down

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The 50th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race didn’t go exactly as planned this year. Unprecedented winds made any significant long-distance travel nearly impossible.
Jon Schwartz addressing the planning commission at the May 30 meeting, regarding his request to change 1299 Ga. Hwy. 17 from C-1 community commercial to R-1 single family residential. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Jon Schwartz addressing the planning commission at the May 30 meeting, regarding his request to change 1299 Ga. Hwy. 17 from C-1 community commercial to R-1 single family residential. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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On hold: Planning board tables historic overlay

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Planning Commission voted to table proposed amendments to the White County Land Use Ordinance related to Historic Preservation at its meeting June 5.

Balloon race starts

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Lift-off for the 50th Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race was scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. today. Balloonists began the race at the launch field and will continue racing until the first person crosses Interstate 95.
Summer tourism is expected to be strong with people taking day trips to attractions, like the city of Helen. (file photo)

Summer tourism is expected to be strong with people taking day trips to attractions, like the city of Helen. (file photo)

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Day trippers to impact tourism

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County can look forward to seeing a lot of visitors this summer, according to White County Chamber of Commerce President Beth Truelove. “We’re on the edge of a really exciting summer season,” Truelove said.
Andy Negra smiles as Alvin Seale presents him with a pecan birthday cake and the crowd sings “Happy Birthday.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Andy Negra smiles as Alvin Seale presents him with a pecan birthday cake and the crowd sings “Happy Birthday.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Andy Negra celebrates 99 years

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Andy Negra has three children, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. And, as of Sunday, he has lived 99 years. “I guess that’s a big number,” Negra said Sunday morning. “But for me it’s another day.
Ashley Harris addressed the White County Planning Commission on May 30 about the need for protection for historic areas in White County. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Ashley Harris addressed the White County Planning Commission on May 30 about the need for protection for historic areas in White County. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Commission hears pleas for historic overlay

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   The White County Planning Commission heard a number of impassioned pleas to protect the community by adding an historic preservation provision to White County’s Land Use Ordinance during a public hearing Tuesday night.
The Class of 2023 tosses their caps in the air at the conclusion of the White County High School graduation ceremony Friday night. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

The Class of 2023 tosses their caps in the air at the conclusion of the White County High School graduation ceremony Friday night. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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To memories made

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   After 4,659 days as classmates, White County High School’s Class of 2023 made one final memory together — graduation.
George Shipley, Randy Summers and Gary Leeds swap stories over refreshments. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

George Shipley, Randy Summers and Gary Leeds swap stories over refreshments. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Vet-to-Vet Cafe gives veterans a place to talk

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   Once a month, veterans are able to come together and talk about their experiences with others who can actually relate to what they’ve been through, offer some perspective and give support.