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The city of Helen plans to require a permit for filming movies, TV shows and other videos in the alpine-themed town.

The city of Helen plans to require a permit for filming movies, TV shows and other videos in the alpine-themed town.

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Helen City Commission plans to require filming permits

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The city of Helen plans to require a permit for filming movies, TV shows and other videos in the alpine-themed town. City commissioners approved a permit application form based on one used by the city of Cleveland during their meeting on Tuesday, June 9.
White County voters will decide four runoff elections in August.

White County voters will decide four runoff elections in August.

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Primary runoff elections scheduled for Aug. 11

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 18, 2020
White County voters will decide four runoff elections in August. The runoffs are a result of no single candidate from a field of three or more received enough votes to cross the 50% threshold in the June 9 primary elections.
The White County Food Processing Center will be open from June 30 through Aug. 4 on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The White County Food Processing Center will be open from June 30 through Aug. 4 on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Cannery schedule announced for 2020

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The White County Food Processing Center will be open from June 30 through Aug. 4 on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. After Aug. 4, it will only be open on Thursdays until Sept. 15 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cannery is located at 283 Old Blairsville Road in Cleveland.
The Community Helping Hands Clinic got help from the White County School Nutrition Department, Mt. Yonah Baptist Church, White County Food Pantry and White County Rotary Club to help unload, store and ultimately distribute a donation of 225 food boxes from Americans Helping Americans. (Submitted photos)

The Community Helping Hands Clinic got help from the White County School Nutrition Department, Mt. Yonah Baptist Church, White County Food Pantry and White County Rotary Club to help unload, store and ultimately distribute a donation of 225 food boxes from Americans Helping Americans. (Submitted photos)

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Helping hands step up to share 3,400 pounds of donated food

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 18, 2020
A recent goodwill effort to help the community’s families in need ultimately needed a little extra generosity from others to help see it through. It began just over a month ago when Community Helping Hands Clinic Executive Director Gene White received a call from Americans Helping Americans.
Aaron Abbs leans down to get a photo with his dog, Rachel, who accompanied him during graduation. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Aaron Abbs leans down to get a photo with his dog, Rachel, who accompanied him during graduation. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Truett McConnell University celebrates with graduation ceremonies on campus

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
by Jenny Gregory Special to the News Truett McConnell University welcomed 130 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates back to campus on Saturday, June 13, to take part in one of two commencement services held in the George Blaurock Student Wellness Center.
Helen is known for its Alpine-themed buildings, and city commissioners want to make sure it stays that way.

Helen is known for its Alpine-themed buildings, and city commissioners want to make sure it stays that way.

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Helen to review ‘Alpine’ style rules

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Helen is known for its Alpine-themed buildings, and city commissioners want to make sure it stays that way. “The Alpine façade is all this city has,” said Helen Commissioner Lee Landress at the commission’s June 9 meeting. “It’s what started it and, over the years, we’ve slacked up on it.
Business and other activities have been gradually resuming, such as this past weekend in Helen. Health and safety officials are still encouraging taking precautions against the coronavirus as restrictions ease. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Business and other activities have been gradually resuming, such as this past weekend in Helen. Health and safety officials are still encouraging taking precautions against the coronavirus as restrictions ease. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Precautions still encouraged as regular routines return

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 18, 2020
White County has had a few new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past week. More businesses are reopening or extending their operations as Gov. Brian Kemp eases restrictions.
The White County Board of Commissioners has set the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget – for now.

The White County Board of Commissioners has set the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget – for now.

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County adopts budget, change could follow

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners has set the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget – for now. The roughly $24.7 million total budget adopted at the county’s June 15 meeting, following a second and final public hearing, is 2.43% more than the current fiscal year’s approved budget.
There have been 124 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 15, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 124 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 15, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 124

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2020
There have been 124 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 15, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 25 hospitalizations and four deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Cake

Cake

Pets of the Week: Jun 15

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of June 15 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Cake is a 7-month-old male who loves to play, and loves other cats. Cake would thrive in a home with other pets, or someone to play with often.