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White County Schools Director of Student Accountability Jennifer King and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett brought meals to a car in the drive-thru for a student feeding program, which is in place while schools are closed. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Schools Director of Student Accountability Jennifer King and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett brought meals to a car in the drive-thru for a student feeding program, which is in place while schools are closed. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Schools close, keep working for students

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Students won’t be returning to White County Schools until April. On Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered all public k-12 schools and colleges to remain closed through March 31 to prevent further spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
ason Hogan of Jason Hogan Designs says he is trying to help fellow small business owners through the challenges ahead. (Photo courtesy Jason Hogan

ason Hogan of Jason Hogan Designs says he is trying to help fellow small business owners through the challenges ahead. (Photo courtesy Jason Hogan

Carrying on amid COVID-19

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Precaution, not panic, is being advised throughout White County as responses to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic have escalated.
Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County: March 18-25

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Updates about closings, cancellations or postponements will be posted here. You can share related news tips at publisher@whitecountynews.net. To see previous listings of closings, cancellations and postponements, click here. White County Operations Update during COVID-19 (5 p.m.
Bree

Bree

Pets of the Week: March 16

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 16 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Bree is a 3-year-old female pit mix who is so inquisitive.
With the announcement of White County schools closing next week, March 16-20, the school system is working on plans for the future.

With the announcement of White County schools closing next week, March 16-20, the school system is working on plans for the future.

White County School System preparing for closings

Stephanie Hill
Friday, March 13, 2020
With the announcement of White County schools closing next week, March 16-20, the school system is working on plans for the future. The decision to close the school for a week came after Gov.
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Fifth rabies case confirmed for White County

Stephanie Hill
Friday, March 13, 2020
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.
Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2020
Updates about closings, cancellations or postponements will be posted here. You can share related news tips at publisher@whitecountynews.net. Newer updates, developments are stories are available at www.whitecountynews.net. White County Emergency Management Update (5:30 p.m.
White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20.

White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20.

White County Schools closed March 16-20

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20. A press release from White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett this evening stated that today, March 12, Gov.