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Georgia election officials are gearing up for another recount of the roughly 5 million ballots cast in the state’s presidential election this month following a request over the weekend by President Donald Trump’s campaign.

Georgia election officials are gearing up for another recount of the roughly 5 million ballots cast in the state’s presidential election this month following a request over the weekend by President Donald Trump’s campaign.

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Second recount underway for election results

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
by Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service, and Wayne Hardy, White County News Georgia election officials are gearing up for another recount of the roughly 5 million ballots cast in the state’s presidential election this month following a request over the weekend by President Donald Trump’s campaign.
There have been 1,229 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 3 p.m. update on Monday, Nov. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 127 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

There have been 1,229 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 3 p.m. update on Monday, Nov. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 127 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 1,229

News Staff
Monday, November 23, 2020
There have been 1,229 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 3 p.m. update on Monday, Nov. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 127 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Two children were life flighted following a two-vehicle wreck on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Two children were life flighted following a two-vehicle wreck on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Two children seriously injured in head-on collision Sunday

Stephanie Hill
Monday, November 23, 2020
Two children were flown by air ambulance following a two-vehicle wreck on Sunday, Nov. 22. The collision happened around 2:40 p.m. on U.S. 129 south of Brett Road, just north of White County High School, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
A White County school bus was involved in a mini accident at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

A White County school bus was involved in a mini accident at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

School bus involved in minor accident Thursday

News Staff
Thursday, November 19, 2020
A White County school bus was involved in a mini accident at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at U.S. 115 and Campbell Street. According to White County School System Superintendent Scott Justus, there were 28 students on the bus and on injuries in either vehicle.
Heather Conner of Clayton holds a copy of her photograph of a water skier, which graces the cover of the winter 2020 edition of Lake Living magazine. In addition to having her photograph on the magazine’s cover, Conner won $100. (Photo/Kimberly Brown)

Heather Conner of Clayton holds a copy of her photograph of a water skier, which graces the cover of the winter 2020 edition of Lake Living magazine. In addition to having her photograph on the magazine’s cover, Conner won $100. (Photo/Kimberly Brown)

Conner has winning photo for winter Lake Living magazine cover contest

News Staff
Thursday, November 19, 2020
by Kimberly Brown CNI News Service   When Heather Conner went skiing with friends on Lake Rabun in mid-October, her goal was to get some great photographs.
Caring Hands Ministry will not host its annual Christmas dinner this year because of COVID-19, but it still plans to spread holiday joy with the community’s help.

Caring Hands Ministry will not host its annual Christmas dinner this year because of COVID-19, but it still plans to spread holiday joy with the community’s help.

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Community Christmas dinner changes format, seeks donations

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Caring Hands Ministry will not host its annual Christmas dinner this year because of COVID-19, but it still plans to spread holiday joy with the community’s help.
This graphic illustration shows a proposed new sign at BabyLand General Hospital on Hulsey Road in Cleveland. (Image courtesy City of Cleveland)

This graphic illustration shows a proposed new sign at BabyLand General Hospital on Hulsey Road in Cleveland. (Image courtesy City of Cleveland)

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Cleveland approves second sign at BabyLand General Hospital

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 19, 2020
A new sign at BabyLand General Hospital may remind residents of the Hollywood sign. The column-based letter sign will be in the field in front of BabyLand near Hulsey Road and will feature individual letters that will spell out BabyLand.
If you recently received a white card that says Georgia P-EBT that has your student’s name on it, don’t be alarmed. It’s not a scam.

If you recently received a white card that says Georgia P-EBT that has your student’s name on it, don’t be alarmed. It’s not a scam.

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Pandemic EBT cards sent to student homes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 19, 2020
If you recently received a white card that says Georgia P-EBT that has your student’s name on it, don’t be alarmed. It’s not a scam.
Voters appear set to decide runoffs for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats and a race for the state Public Service Commission.

Voters appear set to decide runoffs for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats and a race for the state Public Service Commission.

Dates, deadlines set for upcoming runoffs

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Voters appear set to decide runoffs for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats and a race for the state Public Service Commission. The runoff elections are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 5. The Senate runoffs are between Republican Sen. David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff, and between Republican Sen.
In Cleveland, the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m. (File photo)

In Cleveland, the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m. (File photo)

Slate of Christmas events are coming to White County

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Community Christmas events will soon ramp up in White County. Some festivities kickoff the weekend after Thanksgiving with the Lighting of the Village in Helen on Friday, Nov. 27.