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District 2 Public Health has announced updates to schedules, testing criteria and specimen collection sites. Previous testing criteria was to test individuals with fever, cough and shortness of breath.

District 2 Public Health has announced updates to schedules, testing criteria and specimen collection sites. Previous testing criteria was to test individuals with fever, cough and shortness of breath.

District 2 Public Health announces changes and updates for testing

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
GAINESVILLE, GA – District 2 Public Health has announced updates to schedules, testing criteria and specimen collection sites. Previous testing criteria was to test individuals with fever, cough and shortness of breath.
There have been 59 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 11:30 a.m. update on Thursday, April 30.

There have been 59 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 11:30 a.m. update on Thursday, April 30.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 59

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
There have been 59 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 11:30 a.m. update on Thursday, April 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
Terry Savoy places a meal in the car of Janelle and James Castleberry as part of the White County Senior Center’s drive-thru pick up service offered during the facility’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Terry Savoy places a meal in the car of Janelle and James Castleberry as part of the White County Senior Center’s drive-thru pick up service offered during the facility’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Senior Center continues to serve, even with closed doors

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The White County Senior Center remains closed to the public amid COVID-19 precautions, but it has continued serving others during the trying times of the pandemic.
County Manger Mike Melton spoke to county employees and friends as they congratulated him on his retirement.

County Manger Mike Melton spoke to county employees and friends as they congratulated him on his retirement.

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County manager receives surprise retirement sendoff

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
County Manager Mike Melton received a surprise sendoff Wednesday, April 29, with county employees and officials holding a drive-by retirement celebration. Melton, along with wife Deborah, was greeted by a caravan of vehicles through the parking lot of the county government offices.
Pictured is the box on the back door at the voter registrar office where residents can drop off their ballots and ballot application. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Pictured is the box on the back door at the voter registrar office where residents can drop off their ballots and ballot application. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Residents encouraged to vote by mail in upcoming election

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 30, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic still looming and early voting scheduled to start next month, election officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of absentee ballots.
New county Fire Chief Seth Weaver (center) stands as his predecessor, Norman Alexander (right), carries out a ceremonial pinning with Sheriff Neal Walden.

New county Fire Chief Seth Weaver (center) stands as his predecessor, Norman Alexander (right), carries out a ceremonial pinning with Sheriff Neal Walden.

Weaver introduced as fire chief in pinning ceremony

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 30, 2020
White County introduced Seth Weaver as its new fire chief this week, while giving a retirement sendoff to two of its fire service veterans. Weaver was ceremonially pinned as the new chief at an event Monday, April 27, in the county’s emergency operations center.
White County government will be reopening some of its outdoor recreational areas and resuming regular work hours for its employees as officials try to gradually return from changes implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

White County government will be reopening some of its outdoor recreational areas and resuming regular work hours for its employees as officials try to gradually return from changes implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Commissioners to reopen some facilities, let workers resume regular schedule

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 30, 2020
White County government will be reopening some of its outdoor recreational areas and resuming regular work hours for its employees as officials try to gradually return from changes implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dee Branson of Creative Styles Hair Salon is among those who felt compelled to reopen for business due to hardships related to the COVID-19 closure. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Dee Branson of Creative Styles Hair Salon is among those who felt compelled to reopen for business due to hardships related to the COVID-19 closure. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Business owners face tough decisions on reopening after governor’s order

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Reopen – or not? That is the question local business owners have considered since last week’s announcement by Gov. Brian Kemp that he would be easing restrictions on certain businesses forced to closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The White County Board of Commissioners have enacted a temporary spending freeze to brace for potential financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The White County Board of Commissioners have enacted a temporary spending freeze to brace for potential financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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County braces for financial hit

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners have enacted a temporary spending freeze to brace for potential financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.