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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston has doubled down on his request to delay the state’s primary elections by about a month due to concerns over coronavirus, after the state’s elections chief balked at that request last week.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston has doubled down on his request to delay the state’s primary elections by about a month due to concerns over coronavirus, after the state’s elections chief balked at that request last week.

House Speaker urges primary delay in Georgia as secretary of state holds firm

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston has doubled down on his request to delay the state’s primary elections by about a month due to concerns over coronavirus, after the state’s elections chief balked at that request last week.
White County News

White County News

Reporting executive order violations

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
To report a business violating Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order, go to www.gov.georgia.gov, click on “Contact Us” and then click on “Constituent Services.” That will take you to a form to fill out, according to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy. Do not call 911.
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

City of Helen declares state of emergency

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus. The city held a called meeting Tuesday, March 24, after Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive order the day before.
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.
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.
It will be at least two more months before a pair of elections set for next week will be decided.

It will be at least two more months before a pair of elections set for next week will be decided.

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Mayor, presidential voting postponed until May

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
It will be at least two more months before a pair of elections set for next week will be decided. Cleveland’s special election for mayor and the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) have been delayed from March 24 to May 19.
Cleveland Police Chief John Foster and White County Fire Division Chief Norman Alexander spoke March 16 about actions that are being taken to protect public safety personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Cleveland Police Chief John Foster and White County Fire Division Chief Norman Alexander spoke March 16 about actions that are being taken to protect public safety personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Protocols added to protect public safety personnel from COVID-19

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Local public safety agencies are adding steps to protect personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Cleveland Police Chief John Foster told officers at a March 16 gathering about precautions they can take to protect themselves from being exposed to the virus.
White County Schools Director of Student Accountability Jennifer King and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett brought meals to a car in the drive-thru for a student feeding program, which is in place while schools are closed. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Schools Director of Student Accountability Jennifer King and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett brought meals to a car in the drive-thru for a student feeding program, which is in place while schools are closed. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Schools close, keep working for students

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Students won’t be returning to White County Schools until April. On Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered all public k-12 schools and colleges to remain closed through March 31 to prevent further spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).