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Kemp to keep bars closed, open summer day camps

By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service   Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he plans to extend mandatory statewide closures for bars and nightclubs in Georgia amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, which to date has killed nearly 1,500 people in the state and sickened thousands more.
A single vehicle accident on Monday evening resulted in two juveniles being transported to the hospital. (Submitted photo)

A single vehicle accident on Monday evening resulted in two juveniles being transported to the hospital. (Submitted photo)

Two injured in Monday accident

A single vehicle accident on Monday evening resulted in two people being transported to the hospital. According to Cleveland Fire Department Chief Rick Pruitt, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
There have been 88 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, May 11. (Image from Department of Public Health website)

There have been 88 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, May 11. (Image from Department of Public Health website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 88

There have been 88 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, May 11, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 18 hospitalizations and one death attributed to COVID-19.
Pete

Pete

Pets of the Week: May 11

Pets of the week for the week of May 11 from  Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At Charles Smithgall Humane Society, Pete is a six-year-old plott hound/boxer mix. He weighs 50 pounds. Pete is a love. He walks well on a leash and enjoys being out and about. He’s a quiet and calm dog.
The City of Helen will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Helen City Hall.

The City of Helen will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Helen City Hall.

Helen to hold monthly meeting

The City of Helen will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Helen City Hall. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE FOWLER 2. ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK MARILYN CHASTAIN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5.
The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland to hold second Monday meeting

The City of Cleveland City Council will hold its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.  Due to the city’s response to COVID-19 – this meeting will be held by teleconference. The public is welcome to join the teleconference.
There have been 87 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic.

There have been 87 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 87

There have been 87 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 8:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 19 hospitalizations and two deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 in White County since the start of the pandemic remained at 83 total, according to the 12:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7. (Image from Department of Public Health)

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 in White County since the start of the pandemic remained at 83 total, according to the 12:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7. (Image from Department of Public Health)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic remains at 83

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 in White County since the start of the pandemic remained at 83, according to the 12:25 p.m. update on Thursday, May 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

WCRD opens fall registration

The White County Recreation Department opened registration for fall sports this week, with a hopeful eye toward the future.