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Charlie and Arthur

At this time in our country's history, lumber companies are not active participants in the environmental movement. The "cut and leave" policies destroy vast amounts of north Georgia, including almost all of the land around Helen. Coupled with the remaining devastation from gold mining, much of the area is little more than a wasteland.

Just when times are bleak for Helen, events begin to turn in her favor. The Civilian Conservation Corps builds a camp in a valley north of the city on Smith Creek. The CCC has a significant positive impact on the town's economy and the valley as a whole.

Charlie Maloof, who would play an important role in Helen and all of White County, buys what remains of the old saw mill and makes a living cutting lumber on a much smaller scale. For 20 years Forest Ranger Arthur Woody works to restore the land stripped by lumber companies. The different goals of these two men would dramatically shape Helen into the 21st century.

A New Road

Helen:Her Story -- The history of Helen, Georgia Helen:Her Fun -- Fun things to do in Helen
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Cherokee Dreams
Spanish Influence
White Men Cometh
Unicoi Turnpike
Gold!
After the Gold Rush
Captain Nichols Era
Wood!
End of the Wood Era
Woody and Charlie
A New Road
A Park Named Unicoi
Helen, 1954-1969
Helen Reborn
A Dream takes off
Modern Helen
Things to do in Helen

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