News Line for Helen

Helen historians ready to kick off centennial celebrations
As the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city of Helen approaches this summer, area historians have planned a series of events to commemorate the event starting in April
Source: Access North Georgia

50 percent of Helen’s water is unaccounted for
Half of the water pumped from the City of Helen is unaccounted for, according to a study conducted by a consultant hired by the city.
Source: White County News Telegraph

New police vehicles to patrol the streets of Helen soon
Helen Police Department soon will have three replacement patrol vehicles on the streets.
Source: Access North Georgia

Helen begins gearing up for centennial celebration
The Helen City Commission voted Tuesday to hold a centennial celebration for the city later this year.
Source: Access North Georgia

Helen’s new mayor ready to work
The Helen City Commission elected Lynn Whitener as mayor and Jeff Ash mayor pro tem at its first meeting of the year Jan. 2.
Source: White County News Telegraph

Helen names new clerk
Marilyn Chastain, who has been serving as deputy clerk at the City of Helen for the past six years, has been named city clerk.
Source: White County News Telegraph

Helen/White County now an ‘Appalachian Trail Community’
Ever since the Appalachian Trail was completed 75 years ago, hikers have sought services and supplies in nearby communities, including White County and the City of Helen.
Source: White County News Telegraph

Helen officially an ‘Appalachian Trail community’
Hiking enthusiasts will gather in Helen on Friday, Nov. 30, to mark the official designation of Helen and White County as an “Appalachian Trail community.”
Source: White County News Telegraph