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White County’s unemployment rate continued to decline in July, according to a report released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor.

White County’s unemployment rate continued to decline in July, according to a report released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor.

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County jobless rate down

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 3, 2020
White County’s unemployment rate continued to decline in July, according to a report released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s 4.4% preliminary unemployment rate is down from 4.8% in June, though it is higher than the 2.9% posted the same time last year.
White County recorded its 500th total confirmed cases of COVID-19 as August ended.

White County recorded its 500th total confirmed cases of COVID-19 as August ended.

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Total COVID-19 cases reaches 500

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 3, 2020
White County recorded its 500th total confirmed cases of COVID-19 as August ended. According to the Tuesday, Sept. 1, date of symptom onset report from the Georgia Department of Public Health listed 529 confirmed cases since the first one was recorded in mid-March.
White County Fire Services had a busy Tuesday night when they responded to a calls about a rescue and a fire.

White County Fire Services had a busy Tuesday night when they responded to a calls about a rescue and a fire.

Fire services conduct rescue, respond to fire

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
White County Fire Services had a busy Tuesday night when they responded to a calls about a rescue and a fire. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, White County Fire Services responded to a call at approximately 8:30 p.m. from some kayakers asking for help from the river.
Fire services photo: Pictured, from left, are Fire Chief Seth Weaver, Paramedic Josh Eaten, EMT Matt Hill, Jack Bandy, Daniel Green, Ben Bandy, Captain Josh Taylor, and Battalion Chief John Lumsden. (Submitted photo)

Fire services photo: Pictured, from left, are Fire Chief Seth Weaver, Paramedic Josh Eaten, EMT Matt Hill, Jack Bandy, Daniel Green, Ben Bandy, Captain Josh Taylor, and Battalion Chief John Lumsden. (Submitted photo)

Three young men recognized for life saving efforts

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2020
White County Fire Services recognized three young men on Friday, Aug. 28, for the life-saving roles they played in helping an injured man. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, a man was injured while cutting a tree on May 30, 2020 in northern White County.
There have been 511 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 511 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 511

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2020
There have been 511 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 78 hospitalizations and 13 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Cupcake

Cupcake

Pets of the Week: Au. 31

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 31 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Rex is an amazingly sweet dog looking for a soft place to land. He’s a six-year-old retriever/American bulldog mix of medium size. He loves going for walks and has an easy-going calm energy.
Gary Stephens

Gary Stephens

Cleveland man charged with murder

Stephanie Hill
Saturday, August 29, 2020
A Cleveland man has been charged with murder following a shooting on Friday, Aug. 28. Gary Stephens, 27, has been charged with aggravated assault and felony murder.
White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett says the return of students and staff has gone well during its early days.

White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett says the return of students and staff has gone well during its early days.

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BOE updated on school year start, digital learning

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 27, 2020
White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett says the return of students and staff has gone well during its early days.
Ed Young

Ed Young

Longtime councilman Young dies

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Longtime Cleveland City Councilman Edward Young died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the age of 80. Young retired from the City Council in December 2017 as the Ward 3 representative after 47 years in office. Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Gateway Memory Park.