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With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

Millage rate hearings set to begin

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes. The White County Board of Education and cities of Cleveland and Helen are advertising lowering of their millage rates.
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain.

Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain.

Ridge Road repair work continues

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen has been delayed slightly due to recent rain. Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins said that they hope to get the bank stabilized within the next 10 days, as long as the weather cooperates. Following that, a curb will be installed and the street repaved.
The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention.

The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention.

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Helen to examine police base pay

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The city of Helen plans to study possibly increasing base pay for its police officers to aid in recruitment and retention. Commissioner Steve Fowler broached the issue at the city’s July 20 meeting. He said the police department is short-staffed and wanted to look at solutions.
The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.

The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.

City election qualifying on horizon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The cities of Cleveland and Helen are set to hold elections later this year. Qualifying for those elections is scheduled for Aug. 16-20. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 2. *** Cleveland The Cleveland City Council will have two seats up for election.
With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes.

Governments propose millage rates

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill With new budgets approved, local governments will soon set their millage rates that are used in calculating property taxes. The White County Board of Education and cities of Cleveland and Helen are advertising rollbacks of their millage rates.
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen are set to begin July 11. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen are set to begin July 11. (File photo/Stephanie Hill)

Ridge Road repair to begin soon

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Repairs to Ridge Road in Helen are set to begin July 12. The road, which runs from Ga. 75 Alternate to Escowee Drive, was damaged during storms in March. A portion of it was originally closed due to the road washing out on top of a hill near Escowee Drive.
White County has seen its COVID-19 confirmed case count dwindle since spring, but it lags behind most of the state for percentage of the population that has sought to become fully vaccinated.

White County has seen its COVID-19 confirmed case count dwindle since spring, but it lags behind most of the state for percentage of the population that has sought to become fully vaccinated.

COVID cases down, but so are vaccinations

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
White County has seen its COVID-19 confirmed case count dwindle since spring, but it lags behind most of the state for percentage of the population that has sought to become fully vaccinated. The county has 29.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases is steady.

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases is steady.

COVID cases remain steady

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases is steady. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s June 29 status report showed the average at 0.7 daily cases at that time, up slightly from 0.3 on June 22. Recent figures include 0.4 on June 15, 0.9 on June 8, 1 on June 1, 1.
The Helen City Commission approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at its June 24 meeting.

The Helen City Commission approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at its June 24 meeting.

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Helen OKs FY 2022 spending plan

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 1, 2021
The Helen City Commission approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget at its June 24 meeting. The budget shows estimated general fund revenue of $3,493,229.
The Fourth of July weekend is gearing up to be a busy one in White County, culminating with the annual fireworks showcase in Helen.

The Fourth of July weekend is gearing up to be a busy one in White County, culminating with the annual fireworks showcase in Helen.

Fireworks to again light skies in Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 1, 2021
The Fourth of July weekend is gearing up to be a busy one in White County, culminating with the annual fireworks showcase in Helen. The big event comes on Sunday, July 4, with fireworks over Helen. The fireworks start when it gets dark, usually between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.