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The motorcycle was engulfed in flames and the driver was arrested in White County on Monday

The motorcycle was engulfed in flames and the driver was arrested in White County on Monday

Motorcyclist injured following chase

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
On May 23, at approximately 8:08 p.m., Dawson County attempted to stop a motorcycle for having no registration on Ga. 400 North near the Lumpkin County line. The motorcycle slowed rolled to Ga.
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Renshaw hired as new county manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Michael R. Renshaw, who has over 29 years of experience in local government, was hired Monday to be the new White County Manager. He is expected to begin his new duties around the first of July. “He comes very highly recommended, with a very strong resume,” commission chairman Travis Turner said.
Expansion of facility that hosts 7,000 kids annually will not come at expense to county, commissioners say.

Expansion of facility that hosts 7,000 kids annually will not come at expense to county, commissioners say.

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County approves $15 million in bonds for Woodlands Camp

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
White County commissioners voted Monday to approve a resolution authorizing Woodlands Camp and Conference Center to issue up to $15 million revenue bonds through the White County Development Authority for expansion and renovation of the facility.
Incumbent Linda Erbele and Lyn Holcomb defeated their challengers in the Primary Election on Mat 24th.

Incumbent Linda Erbele and Lyn Holcomb defeated their challengers in the Primary Election on Mat 24th.

Incumbents win easily in primary races

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Incumbents Linda Erbele and Lyn Holcomb successfully fended off primary challenges in Tuesday’s primary election in White County. Erbele received 3,754 votes in the Republican race for White County School Board.
News Helen Police Chief Aletha Barrett gave an update on the K-9 Unit and personnel to the Helen City Commission.

News Helen Police Chief Aletha Barrett gave an update on the K-9 Unit and personnel to the Helen City Commission.

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Helen chief gives update

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Helen’s new police chief Aletha Barrett presented April’s monthly report and gave an update to the city commission on May 17. Helen’s K-9 officers and K-9’s are in training this week in Florida and they will graduate from the program this Friday, May 20.
Helen City Commission approved the second reading of an amendment that will require owners of short-term rentals pay occupational tax.

Helen City Commission approved the second reading of an amendment that will require owners of short-term rentals pay occupational tax.

Helen okays occupational tax for short-term rentals

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Helen City Commission approved the second reading of an amendment to the business chapter of the Helen City Code at a May 17 meeting. This amendment will require owners of short-term rentals to pay occupational tax.
Helen discussed problems revolving around municipal parking at their monthly meeting.

Helen discussed problems revolving around municipal parking at their monthly meeting.

Helen council hears parking law problems

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Cowboys and Angel owner Chris Williams came before the Helen City Commission on Tuesday to address problems involving municipal parking.
White County Commissioners are switching employee insurance.

White County Commissioners are switching employee insurance.

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County workers won’t see big jump in health premiums next year

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
White County Commissioners are nearing the finish line with the county’s 2022-23 budget. They voted unanimously Tuesday to switch employee insurance carriers next year back to Cigna, the company the county used two years ago.
A Chase between driver and White County officer ends with a crash in Habersham County.

A Chase between driver and White County officer ends with a crash in Habersham County.

High-speed chase ends with no injuries

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Tuesday, May 10, at approximately 8:22 p.m., a deputy from the White County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a traffic stop that resulted in warrants being obtained for the driver of a Ford Explorer.