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A rabid raccoon in the area of Gene Nix Road is the sixth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020

A rabid raccoon in the area of Gene Nix Road is the sixth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020

Sixth rabies case confirmed for White County in 2020

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
A rabid raccoon in the area of Gene Nix Road is the sixth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan, the homeowner heard a "screaming" sound on her porch in the late afternoon on Thursday, March 19.
White County now has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

White County now has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

White County see first confirmed case of coronavirus

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
White County now has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The information came in the noon update on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. With this update, there were now 1,247 confirmed cases in Georgia, 394 people hospitalized and 40 deaths.
White County schools will continue with the learning from home plan through Friday, April 3, in accordance with Gov. Brian Kemp's directive. 

White County schools will continue with the learning from home plan through Friday, April 3, in accordance with Gov. Brian Kemp's directive. 

White County School System issues update

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
White County schools will continue with the learning from home plan through Friday, April 3, in accordance with Gov. Brian Kemp's directive.  In a news release this morning, White County School System Superintendent Dr.
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Pets of the Week: March 23

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 23 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 who is adorable.
The White County Commissioners will hold a called, teleconference meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m.

The White County Commissioners will hold a called, teleconference meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m.

White County Commissioners to hold teleconference meeting

News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2020
The White County Commissioners will hold a called, teleconference meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m. The meeting is being held by teleconference because of the county's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The public is welcome to join the teleconference.
It will be at least two more months before a pair of elections set for next week will be decided.

It will be at least two more months before a pair of elections set for next week will be decided.

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Mayor, presidential voting postponed until May

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
It will be at least two more months before a pair of elections set for next week will be decided. Cleveland’s special election for mayor and the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) have been delayed from March 24 to May 19.
Cleveland Police Chief John Foster and White County Fire Division Chief Norman Alexander spoke March 16 about actions that are being taken to protect public safety personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland Police Chief John Foster and White County Fire Division Chief Norman Alexander spoke March 16 about actions that are being taken to protect public safety personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Protocols added to protect public safety personnel from COVID-19

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Local public safety agencies are adding steps to protect personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Cleveland Police Chief John Foster told officers at a March 16 gathering about precautions they can take to protect themselves from being exposed to the virus.
White County Schools Director of Student Accountability Jennifer King and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett brought meals to a car in the drive-thru for a student feeding program, which is in place while schools are closed. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Schools Director of Student Accountability Jennifer King and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett brought meals to a car in the drive-thru for a student feeding program, which is in place while schools are closed. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Schools close, keep working for students

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Students won’t be returning to White County Schools until April. On Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered all public k-12 schools and colleges to remain closed through March 31 to prevent further spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
ason Hogan of Jason Hogan Designs says he is trying to help fellow small business owners through the challenges ahead. (Photo courtesy Jason Hogan

ason Hogan of Jason Hogan Designs says he is trying to help fellow small business owners through the challenges ahead. (Photo courtesy Jason Hogan

Carrying on amid COVID-19

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Precaution, not panic, is being advised throughout White County as responses to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic have escalated.
Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County: March 18-25

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 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. White County Operations Update during COVID-19 (5 p.m.