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Pets of the week for the week of March 16 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society.
At White County Animal Control, Bree is a 3-year-old female pit mix who is so inquisitive.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Gov. Kemp orders all schools closed through March 31
News Staff
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order closing all public k-12 schools and colleges from March 18 through March 31 to help curb the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Monday, March 16, 2020
Commissioners name sole finalist for next county manager
News Staff
The White County Board of Commissioners has named Eastman City Manager Jason Cobb as its sole finalist for county manager.
Friday, March 13, 2020
With the announcement of White County schools closing next week, March 16-20, the school system is working on plans for the future.
White County School System preparing for closings
Stephanie Hill
With the announcement of White County schools closing next week, March 16-20, the school system is working on plans for the future.
The decision to close the school for a week came after Gov.
Friday, March 13, 2020
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.
Fifth rabies case confirmed for White County
Stephanie Hill
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Coronavirus updates for White County
News Staff
Updates about closings, cancellations or postponements will be posted here. You can share related news tips at publisher@whitecountynews.net.
Newer updates, developments are stories are available at www.whitecountynews.net.
White County Emergency Management Update (5:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2020
White County Schools closed March 16-20
News Staff
White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20.
A press release from White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett this evening stated that today, March 12, Gov.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Early voting will continue through Friday, March 20, for both the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and Cleveland’s special election for mayor.
Early voting continues for mayor, presidential primary
News Staff
Early voting will continue through Friday, March 20, for both the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and Cleveland’s special election for mayor.
Cleveland Mayor Special Election
Annie Sutton and Josh Turner are vying to succeed Shan Ash, who resigned as mayor Dec.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Cleveland reviving Downtown Development Authority
Stephanie Hill
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority will start meeting again after a four-year hiatus.
City Administrator Tom O’Bryant made the announcement during the Monday, March 9, meeting of the Cleveland City Council.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
White County will see contested races in three of its four seats in the Georgia General Assembly – including three candidates from White County.
Three contested elections set for state House and Senate districts
News Staff
White County will see contested races in three of its four seats in the Georgia General Assembly – including three candidates from White County. (Candidate profiles will be featured in upcoming issues of the White County News.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
