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The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant.

The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant.

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Helen adding two police positions

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant. The Helen City Commission approved the move at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. The city was awarded the $250,000 grant through the U.S.
It appears the White County Class of 2020 will have its chance to walk across the stage – but a school-sponsored prom has been canceled.

It appears the White County Class of 2020 will have its chance to walk across the stage – but a school-sponsored prom has been canceled.

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July graduation still on, school prom canceled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
It appears the White County Class of 2020 will have its chance to walk across the stage – but a school-sponsored prom has been canceled. The White County School System has a traditional graduation ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at White County High School.
White County continues to see new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the county reaching 190 cases in a preliminary report by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday, July 15.

White County continues to see new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the county reaching 190 cases in a preliminary report by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday, July 15.

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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to emerge

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
White County continues to see new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the county reaching 190 cases in a preliminary report by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday, July 15.
Chattahoochee Strasse in Helen has been closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to a major waterline break.

Chattahoochee Strasse in Helen has been closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to a major waterline break.

Water line breaks in Helen, road closed

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Chattahoochee Strasse in Helen has been closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to a major waterline break. According to a notice sent out by the city, Chattahoochee Strasse is closed from Main Street to Edelweiss Strasse. The street will remain closed until the line is repaired.
White County School System Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus shows off the 640 gallons of hand sanitizer the school system purchased for this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County School System Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus shows off the 640 gallons of hand sanitizer the school system purchased for this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Students, teachers will return with changes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The White County School System will resume classes a week later than originally planned, with precautions in place related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers and staff are scheduled to return on Aug. 3, and students are set to come back on Aug. 14.
Despite facing cuts in state funding, a proposed budget for the White County School System does not include a tax increase or employee furlough days.

Despite facing cuts in state funding, a proposed budget for the White County School System does not include a tax increase or employee furlough days.

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Proposed school budget rolls back millage rate

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Despite facing cuts in state funding, a proposed budget for the White County School System does not include a tax increase or employee furlough days.

Photo contest underway for Lake Living magazine cover

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fish on an area lake? Lake Living is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2020 edition.
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Kemp renews COVID-19 restrictions in Georgia with no mask mandate

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp renewed orders late Wednesday to keep Georgia’s current social distancing and safety rules imposed through the end of July to discourage the spread of coronavirus in place for businesses, schools and public gatherings.
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Kemp faces decision on COVID-19 restrictions

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp is facing a Wednesday deadline to decide whether to extend social-distancing restrictions for businesses and other requirements put in place in Georgia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.