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Public schools will now remain closed through at least April 24.

Public schools will now remain closed through at least April 24.

Public schools to remain closed through April 24

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Public schools will now remain closed through at least April 24. The announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp came this afternoon after he signed an executive order ordering all public elementary and second schools to close for in-person instruction.
The White County Board of Education held their meeting on Tuesday, March 24, via videoconference in keeping with social distancing. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The White County Board of Education held their meeting on Tuesday, March 24, via videoconference in keeping with social distancing. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Schools to remain closed into April

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
School closure update On Thursday, March 26, Gov. Brian Kemp extended public school closures through April 24. More information on that can be found here. Students will not be returning to White County Schools until at least April 13.
The White County Food Pantry remains open to serve residents in need as it takes added precautions during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

The White County Food Pantry remains open to serve residents in need as it takes added precautions during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

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White County Food Pantry still available to serve residents’ needs

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The White County Food Pantry remains open to serve residents in need as it takes added precautions during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. As some shelves at grocery stores have been cleared out by rushes of customers in recent weeks, there hasn’t been corresponding traffic at the Food Pantry.
The White County government will be halting processes for land use requests until late next month as precautions against the COVID-19 virus present new challenges for holding public hearing gatherings.

The White County government will be halting processes for land use requests until late next month as precautions against the COVID-19 virus present new challenges for holding public hearing gatherings.

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County halts land use review

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The White County government will be halting processes for land use requests until late next month as precautions against the COVID-19 virus present new challenges for holding public hearing gatherings.
The White County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road.

The White County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road.

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Bid awarded for Westmoreland resurfacing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road. During a called meeting Tuesday, March 24, commissioners approved a $647,281.10 proposal from Stratton & Sons Construction of Canon, Georgia. The targeted project area is a roughly 2.
Father Scott Kidd of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection is using technology (such as recorded video) for worship services.

Father Scott Kidd of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection is using technology (such as recorded video) for worship services.

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KEEPING THE FAITH

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2020
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill White County News As some churches began advising people to worship from home instead of gathering amid the threat of the COVID-19 virus, one of the first things Father Scott Kidd did was get online to order a tripod and a microphone for his smartphone.
Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County: March 25-April 1

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Updates about closings, cancellations or postponements will be posted here. You can share related news tips at publisher@whitecountynews.net. To see previous listings of closings, cancellations and postponements, click here.
Qualifying for the Cleveland City Council Ward 2 special election is set to begin Monday.

Qualifying for the Cleveland City Council Ward 2 special election is set to begin Monday.

Qualifying for council seat starts Monday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Qualifying for the Cleveland City Council Ward 2 special election is set to begin Monday. The qualifying period for Ward 2 candidates will be Monday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 1. Candidates will be able to qualify at Cleveland City Hall on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The White County Board of Commission and Cleveland City Council are holding emergency called meetings tomorrow, Thursday, March 26.

The White County Board of Commission and Cleveland City Council are holding emergency called meetings tomorrow, Thursday, March 26.

White County, Cleveland to hold called meetings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
The White County Board of Commission and Cleveland City Council are holding emergency called meetings tomorrow, Thursday, March 26. Both meetings will be held by teleconference. The City of Helen held an emergency called meeting on Tuesday, March 24.