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There have been 302 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Aug. 3, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 302 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Aug. 3, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 302

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2020
There have been 302 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Aug. 3, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 52 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
White County Fire services were kept busy this past weekend with a variety of calls, including some for mountain rescues and a fire. 

White County Fire services were kept busy this past weekend with a variety of calls, including some for mountain rescues and a fire. 

Fire services respond to multiple weekend calls

Stephanie Hill
Monday, August 3, 2020
White County Fire Services were kept busy this past weekend with a variety of calls, including some for mountain rescues and a fire.  According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, on Friday, July 31, at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Pete

Pete

Pets of the Week: Aug. 3

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 3 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society and White County Animal Control. Pete is a six-year-old plott hound/boxer mix, weighing 50 pounds. He’s sweet, fun and silly. He walks well on a leash and enjoys being out.
There were no injuries reported in an apartment fire on Thursday, July 30.

There were no injuries reported in an apartment fire on Thursday, July 30.

No one injured in apartment fire

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2020
There were no injuries reported in an apartment fire on Thursday, July 30. According to Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt, just after 6 p.m., the Cleveland Fire Department, with automatic aid, responded to an apartment fire at 896 Campbell Street.
The White County Board of Education could adopt a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget this week, with a rollback of its millage rate.

The White County Board of Education could adopt a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget this week, with a rollback of its millage rate.

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School board set to vote on budget

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The White County Board of Education could adopt a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget this week, with a rollback of its millage rate. General fund revenue for the proposed budget has decreased approximately $2 million from the current fiscal year’s budget of $40 million.
The White County Board of Commissioners will hold its final public hearing on its proposed millage rate on  Aug. 3.

The White County Board of Commissioners will hold its final public hearing on its proposed millage rate on  Aug. 3.

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County nearing millage adoption

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners will hold its final public hearing on its proposed millage rate on Aug. 3. The county has called for keeping its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced.

New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced.

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Helen Songwriters festival rescheduled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced. The festival was originally scheduled to take place in March, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now set to take place Friday, Aug. 14, starting at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Aug.
Robyn Addison spoke to the Board of Education about the process of getting put on the agenda. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Robyn Addison spoke to the Board of Education about the process of getting put on the agenda. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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BOE asked to study public participation procedure

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The White County Board of Education plans to review procedures for public participation at board meetings. The move came after July 28 work session where Robyn Addison spoke to board members about trying to get on the meeting agenda.
White County Sheriff’s Office deputies are in line for nearly $324,000  in vehicle and equipment upgrades approved by the county Board of Commissioners at July 27 meeting.

White County Sheriff’s Office deputies are in line for nearly $324,000  in vehicle and equipment upgrades approved by the county Board of Commissioners at July 27 meeting.

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Sheriff’s office to get new vehicles, equipment

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 30, 2020
White County Sheriff’s Office deputies are in line for nearly $324,000  in vehicle and equipment upgrades approved by the county Board of Commissioners at July 27 meeting.
White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June.

White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June.

July sees biggest monthly increase in COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June. The increase to date in July has been the largest monthly jump here during the pandemic.