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There have been 997 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Oct. 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 997 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Oct. 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 997

News Staff
Monday, October 26, 2020
There have been 997 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Oct. 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 105 hospitalizations and 23 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5.

The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5.

Veterans, we want you

News Staff
Friday, October 23, 2020
The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5. You are invited to submit a photo of a White County veteran to be included in this special edition.
Authorities are looking into the cause of the early morning fire at North Georgia Hardwoods on Thursday, Oct. 22. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Authorities are looking into the cause of the early morning fire at North Georgia Hardwoods on Thursday, Oct. 22. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Authorities investigating early morning fire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Authorities are looking into the cause of the early morning fire at North Georgia Hardwoods on Thursday, Oct. 22. According to Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt, the call came in about 3:30 a.m.
Shelley Smith

Shelley Smith

Survivor says mammogram got her on right path

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Get a mammogram. That’s the advice Shelley Smith has for women after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019 at the age of 42. She says she found a lump through a self exam, but was told she was too young and the doctor didn’t think she needed to worry about it.
White County children will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch through the end of the school year, following the extension of a federal waiver.

White County children will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch through the end of the school year, following the extension of a federal waiver.

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Free meals to be available through end of school year

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
White County children will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch through the end of the school year, following the extension of a federal waiver. In late August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted waivers for child nutrition through Dec.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues, with Saturday voting hours to be held this weekend in White County.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues, with Saturday voting hours to be held this weekend in White County.

Early voting will be open this Saturday, Oct. 24

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues, with Saturday voting hours to be held this weekend in White County. Advance, in-person voting will be held at the county Voter Registrar Office (1241 Helen Highway, Suite 210-A, in Cleveland)  this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cleveland City Council is moving ahead in the search for a new police chief.

The Cleveland City Council is moving ahead in the search for a new police chief.

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Cleveland to advertise for police chief

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The Cleveland City Council is moving ahead in the search for a new police chief. Council members approved a job description for the position and agreed to advertise the opening for three weeks during a called meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21.
White County has seen its number of confirmed COVID-19 cases trend downward for another week, as statewide numbers tick upward.

White County has seen its number of confirmed COVID-19 cases trend downward for another week, as statewide numbers tick upward.

County COVID-19 cases continue recent decline

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 22, 2020
White County has seen its number of confirmed COVID-19 cases trend downward for another week, as statewide numbers tick upward. The Georgia Department of Public Health said Wednesday, Oct. 21, that the state’s seven-day average of new cases reported increased by 3.8% between Oct.
Dave Cooper

Dave Cooper

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Voters to decide new delegates for State House

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The upcoming general election will determine White County’s new voices in the Georgia House of Representatives. Up for grabs are the State House District 8 and District 10 seats, which are open after incumbents declined to seek another term.