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The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments.

The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments.

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Helen approves pay raise for administrative staff

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The city of Helen will be raising pay for employees not included in previous increases approved for the police, fire and public works departments. The Helen City Commission voted at a Sept. 21 meeting for a 10% pay hike for administrative city employees.
Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting begins next month for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections.

Early voting for Cleveland, Helen to start in October

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Early voting begins next week for Cleveland and Helen municipal elections. Cleveland early voting is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and continue on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall. There also will be early voting on Saturday, Oct.
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic.

COVID case rates continue recent decline

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County slowed again over the past week, continuing a recent trend after the community experienced its highest local infection rates during the pandemic. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 11.
COVID update

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COVID-19 figures dip, but remain elevated

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The rate of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County declined over the past week, though it remains on par with elevated levels seen last winter. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases for the county was at a rate of 22.1 cases per day according to a Sept.
Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County.

Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County.

Rate of new COVID-19 cases continues

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue in White County. The seven-day moving average of confirmed cases reached another high mark for the county at a rate of 38 new reports per day on Sept. 7, according a daily update by Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).
Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. (File photo)

Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. (File photo)

Oktoberfest celebrations come to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Oktoberfest season has arrived in Helen, bringing crowds to enjoy German food, music and fun. The festivities throughout the city began Thursday, Sept. 9, and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 7. At the Helen Festhalle (1074 Edelweiss Strasse), Oktoberfest celebrations will run from Sept.
The 2021 Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon in Helen. (File photo from 2020 parade)

The 2021 Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon in Helen. (File photo from 2020 parade)

Oktoberfest to kickoff next week in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 2, 2021
It’s almost time for Oktoberfest season in Helen. The festivities throughout the city begin Thursday, Sept. 9, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 7. At the Helen Festhalle (1074 Edelweiss Strasse), Oktoberfest celebrations will run from Sept. 9-12, Sept. 16-19, Sept. 23-26, then daily from Sept.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

COVID case average hits high

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). An Aug. 31 update from DPH showed the average at 34.6 cases, eclipsing the previous high of 30 cases on Jan.
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Election field set

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 26, 2021
All races in Cleveland and Helen municipal elections will be contested after 10 candidates qualified last week. Cleveland City Council Ward 3 incumbent Kevin Stanley will be challenged by Jeremy McClure, while Ward 4 incumbent Bradley Greene will contend with CJ McDonald.