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Jonathan Stribling

Jonathan Stribling

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Former HCHS principal is White County superintendent finalist

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Denise EtheridgeA familiar face is expected to soon fill the top leadership role at the White County School System.The White County Board of Education named Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Stribling as the sole candidate for the school superintendent position during a called meeting Jan. 22.

Kemp activates National Guard ahead of winter storm Fern

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
By Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceWith an ice storm named Fern bearing down on Georgia Saturday afternoon, Gov. Brian Kemp activated the National Guard, staging 120 members to deploy to the northeast part of the state, where ice and wind were expected to cause the most disruption.
Dr. John Yarbrough speaks to reporters at a press conference Friday morning, Sept. 26. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

Dr. John Yarbrough speaks to reporters at a press conference Friday morning, Sept. 26. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

TMU parts ways with Caner

Denise Etheridge
Friday, September 26, 2025
  White County News   Truett McConnell University has officially parted ways with former TMU President Emir Caner. Newly named Interim President Dr. John Yarbrough informed media representatives during a press conference on Friday, Sept.
Helen's 55th annual Oktoberfest is now underway! The long-running festival kicked off last weekend with a parade. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

Helen's 55th annual Oktoberfest is now underway! The long-running festival kicked off last weekend with a parade. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

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55th annual Oktoberfest kicks off

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Friday, September 12, 2025
  Throngs of visitors strolled along every block of Helen’s 2.1 square miles last Saturday when the city’s 55th annual Oktoberfest went into high gear with a parade and tradition- al keg tapping. The festival officially kicked off on Sept. 4.
Peter Hubbard defeated former Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites for the Democratic nomination.

Peter Hubbard defeated former Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites for the Democratic nomination.

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Hubbard wins PSC Democratic runoff

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Friday, July 18, 2025
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service Clean-energy advocate Peter Hubbard captured the Democratic nomination for a seat on Georgia’s energy-regulating Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday. Hubbard defeated former Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites with 58.
John Yarbrough

John Yarbrough

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TMU promises reform in wake of scandal

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Friday, June 27, 2025
Following multiple allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up at Truett McConnell University, acting President John Yarbrough insisted he is committed to rebuilding trust and implementing systemic changes to protect students.

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County inmate death investigated by GBI

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the in-custody death of 22-year-old Jacie Louise Harrison of Clayton while she was being housed at the Rabun County Detention Center.