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Street racing incident turns deadly

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Authorities say a street-racing incident turned deadly Saturday morning when a high-speed chase that started in Union County and continued into White County resulted in one driver dead, the other under arrest and a third man who was struck during the pursuit hospitalized with serious injuries.
From left are Sergeant Aaron Autry and wife Becky, Officer Graylon Bryson and fiancé Tamera Jackson, and Interim Police Chief John Albino (Submitted Photo)

From left are Sergeant Aaron Autry and wife Becky, Officer Graylon Bryson and fiancé Tamera Jackson, and Interim Police Chief John Albino (Submitted Photo)

Quick actions save overdose victim

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
On April 19, City of Helen Police Department Sergeant Aaron Autry and Officer Graylon Bryson received a letter of commendation and were recognized by Interim Police Chief John Albino for their life-saving actions. On Sunday, March 27, 2022, around 3:40 a.m.
Low relative humidities causing high fire conditions on April 27.

Low relative humidities causing high fire conditions on April 27.

High Fire Danger Conditions present on April 27

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Borderline High Fire Danger Conditions this afternoon into the evening for portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities. Special Weather Statement was issued on April 27 at 3:18 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
Shown is the 2021 fall Mountain Traveler cover, captured by photographer Melissa Elzey of Clayton. Elzey won $100 for her winning cover entry.

Shown is the 2021 fall Mountain Traveler cover, captured by photographer Melissa Elzey of Clayton. Elzey won $100 for her winning cover entry.

Capture local beauty for a chance to win cash

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Mountain Traveler cover contest is now underway. Summer in Northeast Georgia is a special time for outdoor activities, hiking, biking, boating and more.
City of Helen approved the first reading of short term rental occupational tax amendment.

City of Helen approved the first reading of short term rental occupational tax amendment.

Helen closer to short-term rental ordinance

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Helen City Commission held the first reading of an amendment to the business chapter of the Helen City Code at an April 19 meeting. If adopted after a second reading, this amendment will require owners of short-term rentals to pay occupational tax.
Downtown Development Authority gave an update on the mural project last week.

Downtown Development Authority gave an update on the mural project last week.

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Mural project coming to Cleveland

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) discussed an update on the mural project coming to downtown Cleveland at a meeting on April 14.
Mollie Cutchshaw and Nealy Webster as Paulette Bonafonté and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical.

Mollie Cutchshaw and Nealy Webster as Paulette Bonafonté and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical.

Drama Department to perform ‘Legally Blonde’ at WCHS for next two weekends

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The White County High School drama department is starting performances of Legally Blonde the Musical beginning Thursday, April 21 on the main stage. This is the musical version of the beloved novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 movie of the same name that featured Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods.
A White County Grand Jury returned a total of 36 true bill indictments and two no bill indictments on April 11 and 12.

A White County Grand Jury returned a total of 36 true bill indictments and two no bill indictments on April 11 and 12.

Grand Jury returns 36 indictments

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 21, 2022
A White County Grand Jury returned a total of 36 true bill indictments and two no bill indictments on April 11 and April 12. A total of 38 people were indicted. Tobie L. Cook  served as foreperson, with Tina M. Gooch serving as assistant foreperson.
County Commissioners looking to replace the floor in the County Health Department.

County Commissioners looking to replace the floor in the County Health Department.

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County seeking bids for health dept. floor

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners voted to advertise for bids to replace much of the flooring at the county health department and approved three zoning changes during a called meeting April 14.