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Reporting executive order violations

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
To report a business violating Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order, go to www.gov.georgia.gov, click on “Contact Us” and then click on “Constituent Services.” That will take you to a form to fill out, according to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy. Do not call 911.
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

City of Helen declares state of emergency

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus. The city held a called meeting Tuesday, March 24, after Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive order the day before.
Public schools will now remain closed through at least April 24.

Public schools will now remain closed through at least April 24.

Public schools to remain closed through April 24

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Public schools will now remain closed through at least April 24. The announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp came this afternoon after he signed an executive order ordering all public elementary and second schools to close for in-person instruction.
The White County Board of Education held their meeting on Tuesday, March 24, via videoconference in keeping with social distancing. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The White County Board of Education held their meeting on Tuesday, March 24, via videoconference in keeping with social distancing. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Schools to remain closed into April

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
School closure update On Thursday, March 26, Gov. Brian Kemp extended public school closures through April 24. More information on that can be found here. Students will not be returning to White County Schools until at least April 13.
The White County Food Pantry remains open to serve residents in need as it takes added precautions during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

The White County Food Pantry remains open to serve residents in need as it takes added precautions during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

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White County Food Pantry still available to serve residents’ needs

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The White County Food Pantry remains open to serve residents in need as it takes added precautions during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. As some shelves at grocery stores have been cleared out by rushes of customers in recent weeks, there hasn’t been corresponding traffic at the Food Pantry.
The White County government will be halting processes for land use requests until late next month as precautions against the COVID-19 virus present new challenges for holding public hearing gatherings.

The White County government will be halting processes for land use requests until late next month as precautions against the COVID-19 virus present new challenges for holding public hearing gatherings.

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County halts land use review

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The White County government will be halting processes for land use requests until late next month as precautions against the COVID-19 virus present new challenges for holding public hearing gatherings.
The White County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road.

The White County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road.

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Bid awarded for Westmoreland resurfacing

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The White County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to resurface the western portion of Westmoreland Road. During a called meeting Tuesday, March 24, commissioners approved a $647,281.10 proposal from Stratton & Sons Construction of Canon, Georgia. The targeted project area is a roughly 2.
Father Scott Kidd of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection is using technology (such as recorded video) for worship services.

Father Scott Kidd of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection is using technology (such as recorded video) for worship services.

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KEEPING THE FAITH

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2020
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill White County News As some churches began advising people to worship from home instead of gathering amid the threat of the COVID-19 virus, one of the first things Father Scott Kidd did was get online to order a tripod and a microphone for his smartphone.