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J.T. Head on his first solo flight in July at 8 years old. (Photo courtesy Tarp Head)

J.T. Head on his first solo flight in July at 8 years old. (Photo courtesy Tarp Head)

RECORD BREAKER

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
He’s years away from being able to have a pilot’s license, but J.T. Head III recently earned a flight record to his name at 8 years old. J.T.
There have been 413 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 413 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

Eighth COVID related death reported in White County

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2020
There have been 413 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 66 hospitalizations and eight deaths attributed to COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, White County School System provided a COVID-19 update.

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, White County School System provided a COVID-19 update.

WCSS provides COVID update, reports three positive cases

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, White County School System provided a COVID-19 update. In the information released, it said out of the 3,707 students enrolled, two have reported positive COVID-19 test results. There are 15 students quarantined for possible exposure.
There have been 400 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 17, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 400 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 17, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 400

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
There have been 400 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 17, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 65 hospitalizations and seven deaths attributed to COVID-19.
2020 Census representatives to offer help at libraries

2020 Census representatives to offer help at libraries

2020 Census representatives to offer help at libraries

News Staff
Friday, August 14, 2020
Both branches of the White County Public Libraries will be hosting U.S. Census Bureau representatives to help residents fill out their 2020 Census questionnaire. The dates and times are as follows: • Cleveland Library – Monday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Helen Library – Monday, Aug.
White County High School’s Tori McDuffie is shown during a JROTC Raider competition. (Submitted photo)

White County High School’s Tori McDuffie is shown during a JROTC Raider competition. (Submitted photo)

JROTC student takes early start to military career

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Tori McDuffie, a rising senior at White County High School, recently completed basic training over the summer through the Army National Guard’s Split Training Option. McDuffie is battalion commander for the high school JROTC and part of the WCHS Raider competition squad.
The cities of Cleveland and Helen recently reviewed opportunities to potentially receive coronavirus relief funding through a federal CARES Act grant.

The cities of Cleveland and Helen recently reviewed opportunities to potentially receive coronavirus relief funding through a federal CARES Act grant.

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Cleveland, Helen consider CARES Act relief funding

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The cities of Cleveland and Helen recently reviewed opportunities to potentially receive coronavirus relief funding through a federal CARES Act grant. The funds are intended to help local governments offset eligible expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. At an Aug.
Trevor pictured at his pool with Lisa Hall, his nana, and Stanley Thompson, his papa. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Trevor pictured at his pool with Lisa Hall, his nana, and Stanley Thompson, his papa. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Teen with bone disease gets his wish granted

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 13, 2020
A White County boy’s wish for a pool came true thanks to Make-A-Wish Georgia. Trevor Thompson, 14, was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. His nana, Lisa Hall, said he has had over 300 broken bones between fractures and breaks.
White County has had its sixth death attributed to COVID-19.

White County has had its sixth death attributed to COVID-19.

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Sixth death attributed to COVID-19

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2020
White County has had its sixth death attributed to COVID-19. The deceased was a 43-year-old female, and it was not known if she had any chronic health conditions, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Aug. 12 status report.
Mt. Yonah Elementary School Principal Jill Baughman discusses some of the COVID-19 precautions taken for students and staff returning to schools, as part of an Aug. 7 White County News broadcast. As of Monday, more than 600 students were set to begin school this Friday without returning to in-person classes, instead opting for digital distance learning.

Mt. Yonah Elementary School Principal Jill Baughman discusses some of the COVID-19 precautions taken for students and staff returning to schools, as part of an Aug. 7 White County News broadcast. As of Monday, more than 600 students were set to begin school this Friday without returning to in-person classes, instead opting for digital distance learning.

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Back to school

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The White County School System resumes classes this Friday, but hundreds of students won’t be coming back to campus.