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There have been 441 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Aug. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 441 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Aug. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 441

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2020
There have been 441 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Sunday, Aug. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 67 hospitalizations and nine deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Chief, Little Foot, and Troy

Chief, Little Foot, and Troy

Pets of the Week: Aug. 24

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 24 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. These three cream-colored boys are about five months old. Chief, Little Foot, and Troy are super playful kittens who would do wonderful in a home with other cats to play with!
Authorities responded to a call about residential fire on Peaceful Valley Drive on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Authorities responded to a call about residential fire on Peaceful Valley Drive on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Authorities respond to residential fire

Stephanie Hill
Friday, August 21, 2020
Authorities responded to a call about residential fire on Peaceful Valley Drive on Thursday, Aug. 20. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, White County 911 received a call at approximately 10:10 p.m. about a possible fire at the residence.

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WCHS runners compete at Hoya 2 Mile event

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The White County cross country teams kicked off the 2020 season with a trip to Acworth last Saturday for the Hoya 2 Mile Invitational. The Warrior squads were one of several teams from around North Georgia to take part in the time trial at Allatoona Creek Park and hosted by Harrison High School.
Gabby Whiddon capped off the win with a grand slam. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon capped off the win with a grand slam. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC routs North Hall in region opener

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The White County Lady Warrior softball team opened the Region 7-AAA schedule with a bang Tuesday in Cleveland, posting a 16-0 win over North Hall.
Senior members of the WCHS volleyball team are, from left, Shelby Spain, Macy Boggs, Dasha Cannon, and Jenna Ash. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Senior members of the WCHS volleyball team are, from left, Shelby Spain, Macy Boggs, Dasha Cannon, and Jenna Ash. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors off to fast start, ready to make another playoff run

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Last fall, the White County High School volleyball team made a historic run to the Class AAAA Elite Eight, and set a school record for wins. As the 2020 season gets under way, the Lady Warriors are out to prove that last year's success wasn't a fluke or a one-year wonder.
With only a few weeks until the start of the Oktoberfest season, Helen businesses and city officials are busy planning for the weeks long event

With only a few weeks until the start of the Oktoberfest season, Helen businesses and city officials are busy planning for the weeks long event

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City talks plans, new events for Oktoberfest

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
With only a few weeks until the start of the Oktoberfest season, Helen businesses and city officials are busy planning for the weeks long event Celebrations will be different than previous years because of the coronavirus.
Pictured from left, are volunteers Kathy Godfrey, Virginia Edwards, Debbie Spitzer (store manager), Karen Degges and Susan Alexander at Rescue Re-Tail, a new thrift store benefitting the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured from left, are volunteers Kathy Godfrey, Virginia Edwards, Debbie Spitzer (store manager), Karen Degges and Susan Alexander at Rescue Re-Tail, a new thrift store benefitting the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Rescue Re-Tail store set to aid animals

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
A new thrift store in White County is all about the animals. Rescue Re-Tail, which benefits the Charles Smithgall Humane Society, opened Thursday, Aug. 13. The store emerged after the organization was unable to hold its yearly yard sale fundraiser because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Helen will be providing a local dispatcher for weekends, at least for a little while.

Helen will be providing a local dispatcher for weekends, at least for a little while.

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Helen to staff local dispatcher on weekends

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Helen will be providing a local dispatcher for weekends, at least for a little while. During a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Helen City Commission discussed adding a dispatcher who will be stationed at the Helen Police Department.