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Retiring Probate Judge Garrison Baker, left, stands with Don Ferguson, after unofficial runoff results showed him winning the probate judge race. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Retiring Probate Judge Garrison Baker, left, stands with Don Ferguson, after unofficial runoff results showed him winning the probate judge race. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Ferguson wins probate runoff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Longtime lawyer Don Ferguson will be White County’s next probate judge, Victor Anderson won the Republican runoff for State House District 10 and Andrew Clyde and Devin Pandy will square off in a November congressional race. That’s according to unofficial results from the Aug.
The City of Cleveland issued a boil water notice on Wednesday, Aug. 12, due to an 8” water main break at ​​​​​​​Hulsey Road at Cantrell Road east to Helen Highway and North up Helen Highway to NE GA Healthcare.

The City of Cleveland issued a boil water notice on Wednesday, Aug. 12, due to an 8” water main break at ​​​​​​​Hulsey Road at Cantrell Road east to Helen Highway and North up Helen Highway to NE GA Healthcare.

Boil water notice issued by City of Cleveland

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
UPDATE: As of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, the boil water notice has been lifted. The City of Cleveland issued a boil water notice on Wednesday, Aug.
Propane gas leak leads to evacuation

Propane gas leak leads to evacuation

Propane gas leak leads to evacuation

News Staff
Monday, August 10, 2020
A propane gas leak Monday afternoon on Holiness Campground Road led to the evacuation call for residents in the area. Around 1 p.m. Aug. 10, White County 911 received a call reporting the leak at 690 Holiness Campground Road (the address for Georgia Mountain Gas).
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Pets of the Week: Aug. 10

News Staff
Monday, August 10, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 10 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Troy is a crazy lovable kitten who around 5 months old. Troy likes toys and catnip, but loves people. This handsome devil wants to curl up on your shoulder, and cuddle with you.
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News update

GBI investigating death at detention center

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating the death of an inmate at the White County Detention Center. According to  White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, on Friday, Aug.
There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 353

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 56 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
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News update

2020-2021 Key Calendar Dates

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
With school starting back next week, here are some key dates to remember. More information can be found in the Back to School section in this week's paper. *Note: Due to uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, these dates could change. Check white.k12.ga.us for updates. Aug.