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Pets of the Week: July 20

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of July 20 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Andy is a gorgeous German shepherd mix. He’s 10 months old and weighs 65 lbs. Andy wasn’t treated well and he still bears some scares. He loves people, but he’s cautious at first.
In-person early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runoff elections will begin Monday, July 20.

In-person early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runoff elections will begin Monday, July 20.

Runoff early voting starts July 20

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
In-person early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runoff elections will begin Monday, July 20. The only local runoff race is on the Republican ballot, between Don Ferguson and Carol Jackson for probate judge. There are no Democratic candidates in the race.
White County plans to keep its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, though it will still have to advertise a tax increase under state law.

White County plans to keep its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, though it will still have to advertise a tax increase under state law.

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County proposes unchanged millage rate of 10.75

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 16, 2020
White County plans to keep its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, though it will still have to advertise a tax increase under state law.
The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant.

The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant.

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Helen adding two police positions

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant. The Helen City Commission approved the move at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14.
It appears the White County Class of 2020 will have its chance to walk across the stage – but a school-sponsored prom has been canceled.

It appears the White County Class of 2020 will have its chance to walk across the stage – but a school-sponsored prom has been canceled.

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July graduation still on, school prom canceled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
It appears the White County Class of 2020 will have its chance to walk across the stage – but a school-sponsored prom has been canceled. The White County School System has a traditional graduation ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at White County High School.
White County continues to see new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the county reaching 190 cases in a preliminary report by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday, July 15.

White County continues to see new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the county reaching 190 cases in a preliminary report by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday, July 15.

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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to emerge

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
White County continues to see new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the county reaching 190 cases in a preliminary report by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday, July 15.
Chattahoochee Strasse in Helen has been closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to a major waterline break.

Chattahoochee Strasse in Helen has been closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to a major waterline break.

Water line breaks in Helen, road closed

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Chattahoochee Strasse in Helen has been closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to a major waterline break. According to a notice sent out by the city, Chattahoochee Strasse is closed from Main Street to Edelweiss Strasse. The street will remain closed until the line is repaired.
White County School System Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus shows off the 640 gallons of hand sanitizer the school system purchased for this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County School System Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus shows off the 640 gallons of hand sanitizer the school system purchased for this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Students, teachers will return with changes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The White County School System will resume classes a week later than originally planned, with precautions in place related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers and staff are scheduled to return on Aug. 3, and students are set to come back on Aug. 14.
Despite facing cuts in state funding, a proposed budget for the White County School System does not include a tax increase or employee furlough days.

Despite facing cuts in state funding, a proposed budget for the White County School System does not include a tax increase or employee furlough days.

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Proposed school budget rolls back millage rate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Despite facing cuts in state funding, a proposed budget for the White County School System does not include a tax increase or employee furlough days.