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An app and website that guides Americans through a series of questions about their health and exposure to determine if they should seek care for COVID-19 symptoms has been released.

An app and website that guides Americans through a series of questions about their health and exposure to determine if they should seek care for COVID-19 symptoms has been released.

App released to help with COVID-19 questions, recommendations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
According to a press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "Apple Inc. – in partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the U.S.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in White County has risen to three.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in White County has risen to three.

Number of confirmed cases in White County rises to three

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in White County has risen to three. The information came in the noon update today, Tuesday, March 31, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of people, both from and outside the county, using the United States Forest Service trail.

White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of people, both from and outside the county, using the United States Forest Service trail.

White County to enforce no parking at Yonah Mtn Trailhead

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of people, both inside and outside the county, using the United States Forest Service trail.
White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

White County warns people to observe COVID-19 restrictions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Events over the March 27-28 weekend indicate that there are still many people not following the rules.
City of Cleveland

City of Cleveland

Two qualify for Cleveland City Council Ward 2 seat

Stephanie Hill
Monday, March 30, 2020
Cleveland voters will have another race to decide on this year with two candidates qualifying for the Cleveland City Council Ward 2 seat. Rebecca Yardley and Felicia Sutton both qualified for the council member position. Qualifying ended at noon on Wednesday, April 1.
Bree

Bree

Pets of the Week: March 30

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 30 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Bree is a 4-year-old female Boxer/Plott hound. Her favorite thing is to get belly rubs and scratches from any person, as long as they'll keep going!
White County News

White County News

Reporting executive order violations

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
To report a business violating Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order, go to www.gov.georgia.gov, click on “Contact Us” and then click on “Constituent Services.” That will take you to a form to fill out, according to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy. Do not call 911.
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

City of Helen declares state of emergency

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus. The city held a called meeting Tuesday, March 24, after Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive order the day before.