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The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed in January for renovations. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed in January for renovations. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Helen Arts & Heritage Center closing for renovations and theater addition

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Helen Arts & Heritage Center will be closed during January for renovations to the history museum. The work, which is being done by Woody Davis, is scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 13, with plans to possibly be completed by WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour, which is Feb.
A crowd turned out for last year’s annual Helen New Year’s celebration. (Submitted photo)

A crowd turned out for last year’s annual Helen New Year’s celebration. (Submitted photo)

Edelweiss Drop kicks off new year

Stephanie Hill
Monday, December 23, 2019
Have you ever seen an edelweiss drop? Well, now you can on New Year’s Eve at the seventh annual Dropping of the Edelweiss at the Helen Festhalle. This family-friendly event starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, said Renee Green, Chamber executive director.
View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

View photos from the 2019 Helen Christmas parade in this week's White County News. Pictured is the float from Cowboys & Angels. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Headlines in the Dec. 19 issue of the White County News: City celebrates film with cast, community Film crews return for new movie County to seek three-person election board New regions finalized by GHSA Lady Warriors stay hot Check out our classifieds.
Pictured is an example of the cars that will be available to rent at a proposed car rental business in Helen. This image was presented to the Helen City Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Pictured is an example of the cars that will be available to rent at a proposed car rental business in Helen. This image was presented to the Helen City Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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Electric car rental business gets clearance from Helen commission

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
An electric car rental business could be coming to Helen. At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Helen City Commission approved a request by Adrian Diaconu to have a booth and a sign for the rental operation, located in a pay-to-park lot at 8717 North Main Street.
Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew equipment was set up in the marketplatz in downtown Helen on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Film crew returns for new movie

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Movie crews returned to White County this month to film another Christmas movie. Sunshine Films, the same company that filmed Christmas Love Letter in Helen earlier this year, came to the area for a second time.
Christmas Love Letter cast members Jackie Prucha, Izzy Herbert, Pierce Lackey, and producer and director Damian Romay attended the premiere that was held at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Christmas Love Letter cast members Jackie Prucha, Izzy Herbert, Pierce Lackey, and producer and director Damian Romay attended the premiere that was held at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

City celebrates film with cast, community

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Helen rolled out the red carpet this past weekend. At least it did for one night, Sunday, Dec. 15, for the premiere of the movie Christmas Love Letter, which was filmed in Helen earlier this year and will debut to a wider audience on Lifetime this Saturday, Dec. 21.

Celebrating 50 Years of Alpine Helen, Georgia – David Wilkins

The White County News interviews David Wilkins. In 2019, the city of Helen, Georgia, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its transformation from a small lumber town into the Bavarian-styled Alpine Helen, one of the most visited areas in Georgia. This is the first video in a series of conversations with locals who shared their experiences about Helen's changes and the people who made a lasting impact.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Alpine Helen, Georgia – Helen Fincher Hardman

The White County News interviews Helen Fincher Hardman, former Chamber of Commerce director. In 2019, the city of Helen, Georgia, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its transformation from a small lumber town into the Bavarian-styled Alpine Helen, one of the most visited areas in Georgia. This is the first video in a series of conversations with locals who shared their experiences about Helen's changes and the people who made a lasting impact.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Alpine Helen, Georgia – Hue Rainey

The White County News interviews Hue Rainey. In 2019, the city of Helen, Georgia, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its transformation from a small lumber town into the Bavarian-styled Alpine Helen, one of the most visited areas in Georgia. This is the first video in a series of conversations with locals who shared their experiences about Helen's changes and the people who made a lasting impact.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Alpine Helen, Georgia – Jeff Ash

The White County News interviews Jeff Ash, longtime Helen businessman and city commissioner In 2019, the city of Helen, Georgia, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its transformation from a small lumber town into the Bavarian-styled Alpine Helen, one of the most visited areas in Georgia. This is the first video in a series of conversations with locals who shared their experiences about Helen's changes and the people who made a lasting impact.

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