Helen

Changes are coming to Helen's crosswalks.

Changes are coming to Helen's crosswalks.

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Helen meeting focuses on pedestrian safety

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Helen City Commission and Georgia Department of Transportation discussed planned changes along Main Street during a Jan. 20 workshop. GDOT District Traffic Engineer Jason Dykes presented maps that showed proposed crosswalks and traffic devices.
White County Board of Elections and Registration

White County Board of Elections and Registration

Precinct merger discussed

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The White County Board of Elections and Registration received its first round of feedback this week on a proposed consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown voting precincts. Only two people commented during the Jan. 24 public hearing.
GDOT workshop bringing changes to sidewalk and crosswalks in Helen.

GDOT workshop bringing changes to sidewalk and crosswalks in Helen.

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Changes coming to Helen streets

Ashley Blair
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Helen’s streets could look different with planned changes to crosswalks and the possible addition of fencing. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Helen City Commission are scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan.
There will be a hearing Monday, Jan.24 on the proposed consolidation of Robertstown and Helen voting precincts.

There will be a hearing Monday, Jan.24 on the proposed consolidation of Robertstown and Helen voting precincts.

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Public hearing on consolidating voting precincts is Jan. 24

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The White County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, on the proposed consolidation of the Helen and Robertstown voting precincts.
The Helen Festhalle plans to ring in 2022 with the annual Dropping of the Edelweiss.

The Helen Festhalle plans to ring in 2022 with the annual Dropping of the Edelweiss.

Helen to mark New Year’s Eve with Dropping of Edelweiss

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 30, 2021
The 9th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss will take place in Alpine Helen on Friday, Dec. 31. This event is hosted by the Helen Chamber of Commerce at the Helen Festhalle and offers a family-friendly New Year’s celebration for guests of all ages.
Helen City Commission discusses a potential homestead tax exemption.

Helen City Commission discusses a potential homestead tax exemption.

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Talks stall on city homestead exemption

Ashley Blair
Thursday, December 16, 2021
A potential homestead tax exemption for full-time Helen residents generated some talk, but no action, at the Dec. 14 Helen City Commission meeting. The idea of creating a city exemption on top of the one offered by the county government was broached last month and set aside for further review.
White Christmas

White Christmas

What are the chances for a white Christmas in White County?

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
At this particular season, everyone wants to know if White County will have a “White Christmas.” Meteorologist Patricia Atwell at National Weather Service Office at Peachtree City tells us: “It is not looking good for those who’d like a white Christmas.
This architect’s study sketch shows a hotel concept for HOME 2 Suites by Hilton in Helen, with Main Street shown on the right. (Image courtesy Richard Rauh & Associates/Architecture, Atlanta – Ann Fitzgerald, project manager) The inset photo is a view of the property from North Main Street, between Hofer’s of Helen and The Heidi Motel.

This architect’s study sketch shows a hotel concept for HOME 2 Suites by Hilton in Helen, with Main Street shown on the right. (Image courtesy Richard Rauh & Associates/Architecture, Atlanta – Ann Fitzgerald, project manager) The inset photo is a view of the property from North Main Street, between Hofer’s of Helen and The Heidi Motel.

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Developer planning for new Helen hotel

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Plans are in development for a new hotel on the north end of Helen’s Main Street. Alpharetta-based Rhinehart Management wants to build a Home2 Suites by Hilton brand hotel on recently purchased property between The Heidi Motel and Hofer’s of Helen.
City of Helen

City of Helen

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Helen to review options for reducing open container violations

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Helen city ordinances prohibit the carrying of open containers of alcoholic beverages on public properties – but such instances appear to be happening more often than officials would like to see. Discussion at the Nov. 16 city commission meeting turned to what could be done to address the concern.