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Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain.

Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain.

Ridge Road repair work continues

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain. Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins said that they hope to get the bank stabilized within the next 10 days, as long as the weather cooperates. Following that, a curb will be installed and the street repaved.
Jeremy Black

Jeremy Black

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Grand Jury indicts 38 defendants

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The White County Grand Jury returned 33 true bills indictments, and one no bill, when they met on July 12. There were 38 individuals indicted, among them a Cleveland man accused of involuntary manslaughter following the death of a Mableton resident.
The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention.

The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention.

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Helen to examine police base pay

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention. Commissioner Steve Fowler broached the issue at the city’s July 20 meeting. He said the police department is short-staffed and wanted to look at solutions.
The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.

The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.

City election qualifying on horizon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The cities of Cleveland and Helen are set to hold elections later this year. Qualifying for those elections is scheduled for Aug. 16-20. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 2. *** Cleveland The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.
David Foster

David Foster

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Three new directors elected during Habersham EMC annual meeting

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
by Brian Wellmeier CNI News Service   Habersham Electric Membership aCorporation (HEMC) elected new leaders during a July 15 business meeting held at the Habersham County Ninth Grade Academy. HEMC President Bryan Ferguson spoke to the crowd in attendance before the votes were counted.
Colton Adam, left, and Malachi Russell, No. 31, try to bring down running back Jackson Krilla during a drill Monday morning at WCMS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Colton Adam, left, and Malachi Russell, No. 31, try to bring down running back Jackson Krilla during a drill Monday morning at WCMS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCMS Warriors prep for season

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 22, 2021
It's been a busy summer for the members of the White County Middle School football team as the Warriors prepare for the upcoming season. WCMS will field two teams again this fall, competing in the seventh and eighth grade divisions of the Mountain Athletic Conference.
One person has been charged after hitting an Exxon Gas Station sign on Wednesday, July 14. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

One person has been charged after hitting an Exxon Gas Station sign on Wednesday, July 14. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

One charged in July 14 wreck

Stephanie Hill
Monday, July 19, 2021
A driver has been charged after his vehicle hit an Exxon gas station sign on July 14. According to Georgia State Patrol, James Mack Garrett, 46, of Cleveland, was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer northbound on U.S. 129 just south of Underwood Farm Road, when the vehicle went off the road to the right.
Kanaan Cleveland, left, shown hauling in a touchdown pass during a 7-on-7 game earlier this summer, and the rest of the Warriors spent two day this week at an FCA Team Camp at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kanaan Cleveland, left, shown hauling in a touchdown pass during a 7-on-7 game earlier this summer, and the rest of the Warriors spent two day this week at an FCA Team Camp at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors camp at JSU

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The clock is ticking for the start of the 2021 high school football season. As of Friday, the Warriors have 28 days until they step on the field Aug. 13 to take on East Forsyth in a pre-season scrimmage game. Then seven days later, the regular season kicks off on Aug.
Dylan Reichenberg

Dylan Reichenberg

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Reichenberg earns promotion

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Dylan Reichenberg has been promoted to associate head coach of the Truett McConnell University softball team. The announcement came last week from Jenni Shepard, TMU vice president of athletics and head softball coach.
Caroline Craig

Caroline Craig

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Craig qualifies for US Amateur

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Staff report University of Georgia golfers Caroline Craig and Jenny Bae earned medalist honors at qualifiers for the 121st annual U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship earlier this month. Craig, a White County High School graduate, and Bae will will play in the U.S.