Helen is a city in White County of Georgia. It is located on the Chattahoochee River. It was originally a logging/gold-mining town but was later restructured to represent classic south-German style on every building. The city faced a lot of damage when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. Major attractions include the Alpine Valley Complex, Alpine Extreme Speed Gokarting and Cool River Tubing. The city hosts the Mayfest and Oktoberfest annually. Among the biggest companies in Helen are Helen Hardware Inc, and Helen Randys Pharmacy Inc. Schools are administered by the White County School District. The biggest schools here are Mossy Creek Elementary and White County Middle and High Schools. One of the best places to visit when you are in Helen is the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area or Unicoi State Park.