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White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

COVID case average hits high

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 case reports has reached a new high for the pandemic, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). An Aug. 31 update from DPH showed the average at 34.6 cases, eclipsing the previous high of 30 cases on Jan.
The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 

The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 

Bean Creek Choir concert cancelled

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Bean Creek Choir Concert that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29, has been cancelled. 
TMU’s celebrated its milestone year during its first chapel service of the year on Aug. 17. (Photos courtesy TMU)

TMU’s celebrated its milestone year during its first chapel service of the year on Aug. 17. (Photos courtesy TMU)

Truett McConnell honors alumni at 75th anniversary chapel service

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
by Jenny Gregory Special to the News Penning the Baptist Faith and Message, honoring alumni and savoring cupcakes were all part of Truett McConnell University’s 75th Anniversary celebration during the first chapel service of the fall semester on Aug. 17.
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Election field set

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 26, 2021
All races in Cleveland and Helen municipal elections will be contested after 10 candidates qualified last week. Cleveland City Council Ward 3 incumbent Kevin Stanley will be challenged by Jeremy McClure, while Ward 4 incumbent Bradley Greene will contend with CJ McDonald.
Joey Cason

Joey Cason

Cason hired as county manager

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners hired Joey Cason as county manager during a called meeting Tuesday. Cason, currently executive director of the Camden County Public Service Authority, is set to begin his new post Sept. 20. He was the sole finalist announced by commissioners Aug. 10.
This graph shows reports of confirmed cases in White County going back to June 2020. The yellow line is the seven-day moving average of cases. The county’s third significant spike in infections began last month, as shown at right. (Source: Georgia Department of Public Health’s Aug. 24, 2021, COVID-19 status report)

This graph shows reports of confirmed cases in White County going back to June 2020. The yellow line is the seven-day moving average of cases. The county’s third significant spike in infections began last month, as shown at right. (Source: Georgia Department of Public Health’s Aug. 24, 2021, COVID-19 status report)

COVID cases climb; state begins booster vaccines on limited scale

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 26, 2021
COVID-19 cases in White County have climbed to levels similar to those seen during the fall and winter when the community experienced its highest infection rates. The county’s seven-day moving average of daily reported COVID-19 cases had reached 24.1 as of a Aug.
Like much of the state, Georgia Milestones test scores for the White County School System (WCSS) decreased last school year amid challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are viewing results with the perspective of students facing abnormal circumstances.

Like much of the state, Georgia Milestones test scores for the White County School System (WCSS) decreased last school year amid challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are viewing results with the perspective of students facing abnormal circumstances.

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Pandemic-year Georgia Milestones test scores dip

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Like much of the state, Georgia Milestones test scores for the White County School System (WCSS) decreased last school year amid challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are viewing results with the perspective of students facing abnormal circumstances.
Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle.

Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle.

Water Authority to make billing changes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Beginning in October, the White County Water Authority is making some changes to their billing cycle. Meters will be read on the first of the month, and bills will now be due on the 28th of the month, said WCWA Executive Director Edwin Nix. Readings were previously taken on the 15th of the month.
A two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, Aug. 17 resulted in one person seriously injured and seven with minor injuries.

A two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, Aug. 17 resulted in one person seriously injured and seven with minor injuries.

One person seriously injured in Aug. 17 wreck

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 19, 2021
A two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday, Aug. 17, left one person seriously injured and seven with minor injuries. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Kasey Leeann Christopher, 39, of Cleveland, was driving a 1990 Lexus LS400 south on State Route 17 in Helen near Comer Circle.