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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.
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.
The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10.

The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10.

Cleveland smoke test set to begin Aug. 10

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10. The smoke test will be done in sections, and beginning at Ga. 115 West and Campbell Street, then going down Campbell Street to Hood Street.
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

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Millage rates approved without hike

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.
Have you been counted yet?

Have you been counted yet?

County and state counting on residents to complete 2020 Census

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Have you been counted yet? Census takers will begin  Aug. 11 follow-up visits to households that have not responded. If you haven’t yet completed the 2020 Census on your own, you may still fill it out online, by phone or using the form mailed in April.
White County has received financial aid intended to offset COVID-19-related expenses.

White County has received financial aid intended to offset COVID-19-related expenses.

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County receives relief funding

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 6, 2020
White County has received financial aid intended to offset COVID-19-related expenses. County commissioners voted Aug. 3 to accept coronavirus relief funding under the federal CARES Act, which is being conveyed by the state as a grant.