White County

While COVID-19 cases persist, White County has received good news for its unemployment rate and tax revenues after experiencing an economic downturn in April related to the pandemic.

While COVID-19 cases persist, White County has received good news for its unemployment rate and tax revenues after experiencing an economic downturn in April related to the pandemic.

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Reports show economic improvement

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 2, 2020
While COVID-19 cases persist, White County has received good news for its unemployment rate and tax revenues after experiencing an economic downturn in April related to the pandemic. Last Thursday the Georgia Department of Labor reported the county’s preliminary May unemployment rate was 6.
Rita Sanders-Luse,

Rita Sanders-Luse,

Shooting leaves one dead

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
A man is dead following a shooting just off Westmoreland Road on Tuesday, June 30. White County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Happy Hollow Road after a 911 call about a shooting, according to a press statement Wednesday from WCSO Capt. Clay Hammond.
There have been 142 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Tuesday, June 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 142 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Tuesday, June 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 142

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
There have been 142 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Tuesday, June 30, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 28 hospitalizations and four deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Fluffy

Fluffy

Pets of the Week: June 29

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of June 29 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Corn Dog is a dream puppy. He’s about four months old. He has a sweet and calm demeanor, if a little shy. He’s well-behaved, smart and picks up training easily. He lives for belly rubs and ear scratches.
Capitol Beat

Capitol Beat

Kemp extends COVID-19 social distancing rules

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp moved Monday to extend social distancing rules for businesses and stay-at-home orders for the state’s most vulnerable populations another two weeks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
There have been 140 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 140 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 140

News Staff
Monday, June 29, 2020
There have been 140 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 28 hospitalizations and four deaths attributed to COVID-19.
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.
White County Middle School will restart its athletic program in July.

White County Middle School will restart its athletic program in July.

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Middle school practices planned

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
White County Middle School will restart its athletic program in July. The school has released it's initial summer plans for the 2020 fall athletic season for cross country, volleyball and softball.