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The Helen Christmas parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. The parade will begin near the Helen Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse, then turn left onto Chattahoochee Strasse, making a right onto Main Street and ending near Betty’s Country Store.

The Helen Christmas parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. The parade will begin near the Helen Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse, then turn left onto Chattahoochee Strasse, making a right onto Main Street and ending near Betty’s Country Store.

More community Christmas events set for this weekend

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Community Christmas events are continuing in White County. The Helen Christmas parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m.
In Cleveland, the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m. (File photo)

In Cleveland, the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m. (File photo)

Slate of Christmas events are coming to White County

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Community Christmas events will soon ramp up in White County. Some festivities kickoff the weekend after Thanksgiving with the Lighting of the Village in Helen on Friday, Nov. 27.
Ben and Betsy Dockins, shown outside Sweetwater Coffeehouse in February, became owners of the business in 2017 and have operated it during the shop’s 25th anniversary in spring. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Ben and Betsy Dockins, shown outside Sweetwater Coffeehouse in February, became owners of the business in 2017 and have operated it during the shop’s 25th anniversary in spring. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Caretakers of the Coffeehouse

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 2, 2020
When Ben and Betsy Dockins purchased Sweetwater Coffeehouse in 2017, they knew it was more than owning a business – they became caretakers of a Sautee Nacoochee institution. “It’s a community hub,” says Betsy. “We want it to be a safe place to gather and socialize and connect with the community.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has risen to 15.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has risen to 15.

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County rises to 15

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County has risen to 15. There were previously at 14. The information came from the noon update on Thursday, April 16, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
Kathy Coder is working to revitalized Sautee junction. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Kathy Coder is working to revitalized Sautee junction. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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SAUTEE JUNCTION REVIVAL

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 11, 2019
The cluster of businesses at the intersection of Ga. 17 and Ga. 255 in Sautee Nacoochee is more than a retail destination. The buildings are gathering spots for locals and hidden gems for tourists.