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School bus drivers Avery Clark and Mike Ray react to surprise “Be More Bucks” presentations noting they would receive an additional $2,020 bonus on top of $1,000 previously promised by Gov. Brian Kemp. (Submitted photo)

School bus drivers Avery Clark and Mike Ray react to surprise “Be More Bucks” presentations noting they would receive an additional $2,020 bonus on top of $1,000 previously promised by Gov. Brian Kemp. (Submitted photo)

Teachers, staff get surprise ‘thank you’

White County teachers and staff members were treated to a special surprise last Friday by the school system. It was long-known that Gov.
White County 4-H will hold its annual rabies clinic on two Saturdays, April 24 and May 1, from 1-4 p.m. at the Cleveland Veterinary Hospital on U.S. 129 S. across from Wendy’s.

White County 4-H will hold its annual rabies clinic on two Saturdays, April 24 and May 1, from 1-4 p.m. at the Cleveland Veterinary Hospital on U.S. 129 S. across from Wendy’s.

Rabies clinic to be held April 24 and May 1

UPDATE: Due to storms predicted for Saturday, April 24, the clinic scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed until further notice. The one on May 1 is still scheduled to take place.  White County 4-H will hold its annual rabies clinic on two Saturdays, April 24 and May 1, from 1-4 p.m.
Following storms last month that brought flooding throughout Helen, city commissioners have declared an emergency to expedite repairs on Ridge Road.

Following storms last month that brought flooding throughout Helen, city commissioners have declared an emergency to expedite repairs on Ridge Road.

Emergency declared for Helen road repair

Following storms last month that brought flooding throughout Helen, city commissioners have declared an emergency to expedite repairs on Ridge Road. The work is needed after part of road washed out following the storms.
White County Fire Services appears set to acquire new automated external defibrillators (AED), courtesy of a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

White County Fire Services appears set to acquire new automated external defibrillators (AED), courtesy of a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

County to get equipment via Firehouse Subs grant

White County Fire Services appears set to acquire new automated external defibrillators (AED), courtesy of a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The county Board of Commissioners voted to accept the $17,006.88 grant during a April 15 called meeting.
The White County Grand Jury returned 44 true bill indictments last week, which included some defendants facing child molestation charges.

The White County Grand Jury returned 44 true bill indictments last week, which included some defendants facing child molestation charges.

Grand Jury hands down indictments

The White County Grand Jury returned 44 true bill indictments last week, which included some defendants facing child molestation charges. During the proceedings from April 12-14, the grand jury indicted 52 people.
Ben Perrin, who plays Gomez Addams, and Ireland Ballington, who plays Morticia Addams, danced together during the opening number of dress rehearsals on Monday, April 19.

Ben Perrin, who plays Gomez Addams, and Ireland Ballington, who plays Morticia Addams, danced together during the opening number of dress rehearsals on Monday, April 19.

Meet the Addams Family

Gateway Theatre Company will hold performances of The Addams Family April 22-25 and April 29 through May 2 at White County High School. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and May 1, and 2:30 p.m. on April 25 and May 2. Tickets can be purchased at gatewaytheatre.ludus.com. 
White County continues to see positive trends for new infections of the virus that causes COVID-19.

White County continues to see positive trends for new infections of the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 cases remain low here

White County continues to see positive trends for new infections of the virus that causes COVID-19. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has remained down since hitting a low point a few weeks ago.
The White County School System has received federal stimulus funds through the CARES Act, some of which will be used to provide new summer school instruction.

The White County School System has received federal stimulus funds through the CARES Act, some of which will be used to provide new summer school instruction.

Stimulus funds aid schools

The White County School System has received federal stimulus funds through the CARES Act, some of which will be used to provide new summer school instruction. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett said the system received $3.1 million from CARES 2 funding.
A planned renovation of the White County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently took another step forward.

A planned renovation of the White County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently took another step forward.

Commissioners OK architect for planned tax office renovation

A planned renovation of the White County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently took another step forward. The White County Board of Commissioners approved an architectural services agreement with BCA Studios Architects during an April 15 called meeting.
Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Causey, Kennedy are STAR student, teacher

White County High School has a new STAR, and a repeating one. Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor.