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A rabid raccoon in the area of Dean Mountain Road is the 10th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid raccoon in the area of Dean Mountain Road is the 10th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Tenth rabies case confirmed for White County in 2020

News Staff
Monday, June 29, 2020
A rabid raccoon in the area of Dean Mountain Road is the 10th confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020. According to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan, on Wednesday, June 17, at approximately 6 p.m. a dog owner saw his dog fighting with a raccoon and killing it.
The Enotah Judicial Circuit is taking additional precautions for those visiting the White County courthouse in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Enotah Judicial Circuit is taking additional precautions for those visiting the White County courthouse in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Additional COVID-19 safety measures enacted at courthouse

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
The Enotah Judicial Circuit is taking additional precautions for those visiting the White County courthouse in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
There have been 134 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Thursday, June 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 134 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Thursday, June 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 134

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
There have been 134 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Thursday, June 25, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 27 hospitalizations and four deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Lane Williams shows off the 2019 Tesnatee River rosé wine that took home the silver award in the 2020 Experience Rosé Competition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Lane Williams shows off the 2019 Tesnatee River rosé wine that took home the silver award in the 2020 Experience Rosé Competition. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery take home award

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Even though the tasting room has only been open for a few weeks, Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery is already bringing home awards. They recently took the silver award in the 2020 Experience Rosé Wine Competition in southern California, said winemaker Lane Williams.
The White County Farmers Market will kick off this Saturday, June 27.

The White County Farmers Market will kick off this Saturday, June 27.

Farmers market kicks off Saturday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The White County Farmers Market will kick off this Saturday, June 27. The market will be held each Saturday in Freedom Park in downtown Cleveland from approximately 7 a.m. to noon, or until sold out, said Charlie Thomas, who is helping organize the market.
The Helen City Commission approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Wednesday, June 24.

The Helen City Commission approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Wednesday, June 24.

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Helen approves FY 20-21 budget

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Helen City Commission approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Wednesday, June 24. The budget is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pictured are Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan, White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, TGES Assistant Principal Diedre Alexander, Director of Student Acountability Jennifer King, Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus, and Marketing Director at Breaux & Associates Besty Mellott, holding the check TGES received for coming in 5th place. (Submitted photo)

Pictured are Tesnatee Gap Elementary School Principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan, White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, TGES Assistant Principal Diedre Alexander, Director of Student Acountability Jennifer King, Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus, and Marketing Director at Breaux & Associates Besty Mellott, holding the check TGES received for coming in 5th place. (Submitted photo)

Learning comes to life

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
School work is really going to come to life next year at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School students. That’s because students were able to earn a 3-D printer at the end of this school year thanks to their hard work. This all came about after TGES Principal Dr.
White County schools will start on Aug. 7, one way or another.

White County schools will start on Aug. 7, one way or another.

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School system working on fall plan

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
White County schools will start on Aug. 7, one way or another. That’s according to White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, who spoke to board members about their plans for the fall. “We’ve been working tirelessly trying to figure that out,” Burkett said.
White County School System issued the following press release on their website on Wednesday, June 24, in regards to the plan for schools to start back in the fall.

White County School System issued the following press release on their website on Wednesday, June 24, in regards to the plan for schools to start back in the fall.

WCSS issues update about plan for fall

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
White County School System issued the following press release on their website on Wednesday, June 24, in regards to the plan for schools to start back in the fall.
There have been 129 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 22, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH)

There have been 129 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 22, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 129

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2020
There have been 129 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 22, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 26 hospitalizations and four deaths attributed to COVID-19.