The section of the Chattahoochee in Helen that is popular for tubing is safe, according to EPA tests. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Monday, June 8, 2026
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has published the results from this week's EPA-approved testing of a water sample gathered at Riverside Park confirming the Alpine Helen-White County section of the Chattahoochee is currently clean and safe for recreational use.
The section of the Chattahoochee in Helen that is popular for tubing is safe, according to EPA tests. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Cleveland Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request from Cleveland First Methodist Church to the Cleveland City Council late last month. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Dink NeSmith
Phil Hudgins
Ronda Rich
The section of the Chattahoochee in Helen that is popular for tubing is safe, according to EPA tests. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Cleveland Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request from Cleveland First Methodist Church to the Cleveland City Council late last month. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period. MARK TURNER/WCN
Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.
Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
White County resident Andy Negra, 102, grins below his birthday balloons last weekend during a celebratory dinner at Nacoochee Grill. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Will Wade
The section of the Chattahoochee in Helen that is popular for tubing is safe, according to EPA tests. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Cleveland Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request from Cleveland First Methodist Church to the Cleveland City Council late last month. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period. MARK TURNER/WCN
Jaxin Hoosline goes up for shot during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN
Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN
Dink NeSmith
Phil Hudgins
Ronda Rich
Kristi Casey
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Spectators and balloon crews gather in Helen for the 53rd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival on June 4. Around 20 balloons are participating in events throughout the weekend. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
White County resident Andy Negra, 102, grins below his birthday balloons last weekend during a celebratory dinner at Nacoochee Grill. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Will Wade
Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period. MARK TURNER/WCN
Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.
