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A rodeo is set to come to Helen.

A rodeo is set to come to Helen.

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Rodeo coming to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
A rodeo is set to come to Helen. Jeff Hogsed spoke at the May 18 Helen City Commission meeting about holding a rodeo in July, September and October in the vacant lot on Edelweiss Strasse across from Helen Tubing. “We’ve been in contact with Bar W.
Workers exam the downed power pole. (Submitted photo)

Workers exam the downed power pole. (Submitted photo)

Main Street in Helen shutdown

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Main Street/Hwy. 75 in Helen was shut down due to a truck pulling down power lines and a power pole on Tuesday, May 25. According to the City of Helen, a transfer truck hit the powerlines along Main Street/Hwy. 75 and Alpenrosen Strasse.
The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

The Hayloft Restaurant in Helen.

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City of Helen takes action against establishment after complaints

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The city of Helen is threatening penalties for a restaurant and bar following multiple complaints, citations and a fine, according to officials. During the May 18 Helen City Commission meeting, Police Chief Brian Stephens voiced his concerns about alleged incidents at The Hayloft Restaurant & Bar.
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Public access defibrillator installed in city downtown

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
A new life-saving device is now in downtown Helen. The automated external defibrillator (AED) recently installed in the marketplatz was donated by Student Docs for Shocks, a non-profit organization that works to educate people about out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, said founder Chris Griesser.
The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town.

The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town.

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Helen to review lowering speed limit in area for slower vehicles

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Helen City Commission is going to examine the speed limit in town. Police Chief Brian Stephens spoke to commissioners at their May 18 meeting about slow-moving vehicles on the state highway (Ga. 75/Main Street) that goes through the heart of downtown.
Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.

Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.

Ridge Road to open one lane

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Ridge Road near Helen will be reopened to one lane only while awaiting repairs to repair damage done during a storm last month.
The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.

The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.

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Helen to use $6.3 million bonds to fund for upcoming projects

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Helen City Commission has approved a resolution issuing approximately  $6.3 million in revenue bonds through the Downtown Development Authority of Helen to help pay for nine upcoming water and sewer projects.
White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community.

White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community.

COVID-19 vaccines still being encouraged, cases remain steady

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s May 18 status report showed the average at 0.9 daily cases at that time, down from 1.
The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

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Water Authority seeks new agreements with cities

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen. During a May 13 meeting, WCWA board members approved new, adjusted contracts with the cities.
With the installation of new pay meters in two of the Helen’s municipal parking lots, the city has decided to slightly increase parking fees. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

With the installation of new pay meters in two of the Helen’s municipal parking lots, the city has decided to slightly increase parking fees. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Helen parking fee rises

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 20, 2021
With the installation of new pay meters in two of the Helen’s municipal parking lots, the city has decided to slightly increase parking fees.