White County

In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fasching fun coming to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
It’s almost Mardi Gras, which means it’ll soon be Fasching time in Helen. Kicking off the celebration will be the 5th Annual Helen Hüttengaudi Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt on Jan. 29-30 hosted by the Faschingsverein Helen group.
Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Nix Hardware owners Bradley Greene, left, and Charlie Thomas, have announced their plans to retire this year. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

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Rocking into retirement

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
For many years, Bradley Greene and Charlie Thomas have been a familiar presence to people stopping by Nix Furniture & Hardware looking to buy tools, chairs – or catch up on county happenings. But that will be changing.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.

Wait continues for additional vaccine

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 21, 2021
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain limited, but some providers are encouraging residents to continue checking as more doses and personnel to administer them become available.
More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.

More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax.

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Helen eyes unpaid tax from rentals

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
More than one out of three Helen short-term rental operations reviewed in a city audit have not been paying hotel/motel tax. During the Jan.
Silas Mulligan dumps off a pass to Jimmy King, No. 12, during the Warriors' win Tuesday night over Gilmer County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan dumps off a pass to Jimmy King, No. 12, during the Warriors' win Tuesday night over Gilmer County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS teams take the lead in region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 21, 2021
To say its's been a good start to the New Year for the White County High School basketball teams might be a bit of an understatement.
There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Authorities respond to residential fire on Thursday

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
There were no injuries reported in a residential fire on Thursday, Jan. 14. According to a statement on the incident from White Count Public Safety, at 12:12 p.m.
Georgia public schools are set to receive about $1.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid as part of a second round of relief spending Congress passed last month.

Georgia public schools are set to receive about $1.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid as part of a second round of relief spending Congress passed last month.

K-12 public schools set for $1.7 billion in new COVID-19 aid in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Georgia public schools are set to receive about $1.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid as part of a second round of relief spending Congress passed last month.
Silas Mulligan had a team-high 22 points in the win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan had a team-high 22 points in the win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors hold off Lumpkin, set to battle Dawson

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Winning on the road is never easy, especially in a highly-competitive region like 7-AAA, and any road win is vitally important for a team making a run at a regular season region title. That was the case for the White County Warriors Tuesday night in their matchup with Lumpkin County in Dahlonega.