Robyn Addison spoke to the Board of Education about the process of getting put on the agenda. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)
Georgia
White County Sheriff’s Office deputies are in line for nearly $324,000 in vehicle and equipment upgrades approved by the county Board of Commissioners at July 27 meeting.
Sheriff’s office to get new vehicles, equipment
White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June.
July sees biggest monthly increase in COVID-19 cases
White County’s unemployment rate decreased for the second consecutive month after spiking in April during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary report released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor.
Local unemployment rate continues to improve
The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest celebration has entertained crowds with festive music and dance for years at the Helen Festhalle. (File photo)
No Oktoberfest at Festhalle
One fatality reported in one vehicle accident Monday
Pets of the Week: July 27
There have been 254 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 27, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 254
The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 50th Anniversary celebration of Oktoberfest has been postponed until 2021.
Oktoberfest 50th celebration postponed until 2021
The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 50th Anniversary celebration of Oktoberfest has been postponed until 2021.
