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As 2020 comes to an end, White County can look back on a year of change and challenges, much of it related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As 2020 comes to an end, White County can look back on a year of change and challenges, much of it related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020 brought moments of change, challenge

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 31, 2020
As 2020 comes to an end, White County can look back on a year of change and challenges, much of it related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The unemployment rate in White County rose in November, but remains at a prepandemic level.

The unemployment rate in White County rose in November, but remains at a prepandemic level.

Unemployment up; still among lowest of 2020

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 31, 2020
The unemployment rate in White County rose in November, but remains at a prepandemic level. The Georgia Department of Labor reported the county’s preliminary rate at 2.8% for the month, up from an adjusted 2.3% in October, which was the lowest it has been this year.
Authorities are searching for information in regards to a burglary on Dec. 28 at Antioch Baptist Church.

Authorities are searching for information in regards to a burglary on Dec. 28 at Antioch Baptist Church.

Authorities seeking information in church burglary

News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Authorities are searching for information in regards to a burglary on Dec. 28 at Antioch Baptist Church at 390 Antioch Cemetery Road. According to White County Sheriff’s Office Captain Clay Hammond, at approximately 5:30 p.m. authorities responded to the church in regards to the burglary.
A rabid skunk in the Hunt Road Road area is the 19th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid skunk in the Hunt Road Road area is the 19th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Nineteenth rabies case confirmed for White County for 2020

Stephanie Hill
Monday, December 28, 2020
A rabid skunk in the Hunt Road area is the 19th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan, on Thursday, Dec. 17, a homeowner discovered a skunk chasing his dog in its pen at approximately 9:30 p.m.
A Sunday, Dec. 27, White County plane crash that resulted in two people being injured is under investigation by the FAA. (Submitted Photo)

A Sunday, Dec. 27, White County plane crash that resulted in two people being injured is under investigation by the FAA. (Submitted Photo)

White County plane crash under FAA investigation

News Staff
Monday, December 28, 2020
The FAA is investigating a plane crash that happened in the Black Road area of White County on Sunday, Dec. 27. Two people were aboard the small Piper aircraft that went down into trees northeast of a nearby airstrip, said David Murphy, county public safety director, on Monday.
This is the last week to early vote in the runoff elections before Election Day next week.

This is the last week to early vote in the runoff elections before Election Day next week.

Early voting continues this week

News Staff
Monday, December 28, 2020
This is the last week to early vote in the runoff elections before Election Day next week.  Runoffs include a pair of U.S. Senate races between Republican Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff.
This Georgia Department of Public Health map shows counties in red that have seen a greater than 5% increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from the week of Dec. 5-11 to Dec. 12-18. White County is among them amid rising case counts in recent weeks.

This Georgia Department of Public Health map shows counties in red that have seen a greater than 5% increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from the week of Dec. 5-11 to Dec. 12-18. White County is among them amid rising case counts in recent weeks.

COVID-19 case count in December at highest yet in county

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
December has set a new high for confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County as the rate of new infections continues to rise. The county has had 450 cases so far this month, according to a Dec. 22 report from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
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Million-dollar lottery ticket reportedly sold in Cleveland

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Another year, another million-dollar-winning ticket purchased in Cleveland. That’s apparently the case after the Georgia Lottery Corporation announced on its Facebook page last week that a Mega Millions ticket purchased here had won $1 million in the Dec. 15 drawing. “Are you its lucky winner?
Longtime Cleveland Police Chief John Foster smiles after being presented a “key to the city” during a Dec. 17 event honoring his career. Foster is set to retire this month. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Longtime Cleveland Police Chief John Foster smiles after being presented a “key to the city” during a Dec. 17 event honoring his career. Foster is set to retire this month. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Cleveland honors Police Chief John Foster at retirement celebration

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Retiring Cleveland Police Chief John Foster was honored at a reception Thursday, Dec. 17. “I really appreciate the city, and it’s been an honor to serve here,” Foster said.   Mayor Josh Turner read a proclamation declaring Dec. 17, 2020, as Chief John Foster Appreciation Day.
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Cleveland residents arrested as part of drug bust

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Four Cleveland residents were among the suspects arrested following a year-long, multi-county investigation of alleged drug trafficking. The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) announced on Dec. 9 that the arrests made throughout North Georgia.