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🌱 Thinking of retiring in Helen? Here’s what costs can surprise you

Helen, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Helen! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of retiring in Helen? Here’s what costs can surprise you

Also on today's calendar: The Growers & Makers Market at The Garden in Nacoochee Village and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Affordable Georgia Towns That Retirees Are Fleeing Because Of Hidden Costs (takingthekids.com) — Helen features prominently in this guide to Georgia towns that seem affordable for retirees but hide higher long-term costs. For Helen, the piece flags heavy tourism, limited everyday services, and potential riverfront insurance issues, while also highlighting the village’s walkability, festive atmosphere, and scenic setting so locals and would-be residents can better weigh real-world living tradeoffs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is road construction on Helen Hwy reported...
    There is road construction on Helen Hwy reported at 11:08 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cleveland. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Services Representative in Clarkesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cleveland

  • Warriors refuse to lose, reel off comeback win over East Jackson [VIDEO] (blitzsportsga.com)
  • White County Woman Dies In Thursday Crash (wrwh.com)

Clarkesville

  • Habersham County Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks (habershamnews.com)
  • After recent suicides, Habersham schools detail mental health support (nowgeorgia.com)
  • ‘First In, Last Out': Army Veteran David Horn Reflects on a Career in Communications (habershamnews.com)

Cornelia

  • Georgia State Patrol traffic stop leads to manhunt near Cornelia (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Helen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Helen

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