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GBI investigating death at detention center

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating the death of an inmate at the White County Detention Center. According to  White County Sheriff's Office Captain Clay Hammond, on Friday, Aug.
There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 353

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
There have been 353 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Aug. 10, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 56 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
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2020-2021 Key Calendar Dates

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
With school starting back next week, here are some key dates to remember. More information can be found in the Back to School section in this week's paper. *Note: Due to uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, these dates could change. Check white.k12.ga.us for updates. Aug.
The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10.

The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10.

Cleveland smoke test set to begin Aug. 10

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The city of Cleveland will begin a smoke test on sewer lines beginning Monday, Aug. 10. The smoke test will be done in sections, and beginning at Ga. 115 West and Campbell Street, then going down Campbell Street to Hood Street.
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

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Millage rates approved without hike

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week. The White County Board of Commissioners are keeping the county millage rate at 10.75 for a third straight year after voting at an Aug.
Have you been counted yet?

Have you been counted yet?

County and state counting on residents to complete 2020 Census

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Have you been counted yet? Census takers will begin  Aug. 11 follow-up visits to households that have not responded. If you haven’t yet completed the 2020 Census on your own, you may still fill it out online, by phone or using the form mailed in April. As of Aug. 5, 48.
White County has received financial aid intended to offset COVID-19-related expenses.

White County has received financial aid intended to offset COVID-19-related expenses.

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County receives relief funding

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 6, 2020
White County has received financial aid intended to offset COVID-19-related expenses. County commissioners voted Aug. 3 to accept coronavirus relief funding under the federal CARES Act, which is being conveyed by the state as a grant.
Ed Allen is being remembered for his commitment to his country, his family and his customers.

Ed Allen is being remembered for his commitment to his country, his family and his customers.

Longtime auto shop owner remembered

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Ed Allen is being remembered for his commitment to his country, his family and his customers. The longtime owner of Allen’s Paint and Body Shop died July 29 at the age of 91. Allen was a fixture in the community, having owned his auto shop for 64 years.
From left, White County sheriff-elect Rick Kelley and Sheriff Neal Walden accept gift baskets and treats from Ann Helms, Yvette Sindell and Sharon Worrell, who are part of a Mountain Lakes Chapel effort to show appreciation to local law enforcement. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

From left, White County sheriff-elect Rick Kelley and Sheriff Neal Walden accept gift baskets and treats from Ann Helms, Yvette Sindell and Sharon Worrell, who are part of a Mountain Lakes Chapel effort to show appreciation to local law enforcement. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Showing love for law enforcement

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Members of the Mountain Shadows Chapel are making rounds to let local law enforcement know their work is appreciated.