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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.
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.
Junior Dasha Cannon is the first WCHS basketball player since 2016 to earn All-State honors. Photo/Mark Turner)

Junior Dasha Cannon is the first WCHS basketball player since 2016 to earn All-State honors. Photo/Mark Turner)

Cannon gets spot on All-State team

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 19, 2020
White County High School junior Dasha Cannon picked up a big honor last week as she was named to The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's All-State team.