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WCHS tabs Bailey for basketball job

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County Warriors will have a new coach when they take the floor next winter for the start of the high school basketball season. Robbie Bailey, who spent last season with the Warriors as an assistant coach, was approved for the top job last week by the board of education.
With all the election talk, there’s one more item voters will be asked to decide, and that’s the renewal of the 1% sales tax for education.

With all the election talk, there’s one more item voters will be asked to decide, and that’s the renewal of the 1% sales tax for education.

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ESPLOST renewal vote moves with June primaries

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 23, 2020
With all the election talk, there’s one more item voters will be asked to decide, and that’s the renewal of the 1% sales tax for education.
Georgia National Guardsmen are shown cleaning at Gateway Health and Rehab on Thursday, April 16. (Photo courtesy Gateway Health and Rehab)

Georgia National Guardsmen are shown cleaning at Gateway Health and Rehab on Thursday, April 16. (Photo courtesy Gateway Health and Rehab)

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National Guard visits nursing homes

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Georgia National Guardsmen recently aided White County long-term facilities with additional cleaning to protect from the COVID-19 virus. In late March Gov.
The White County School System is updating parents and students on plans for the rest of the year.

The White County School System is updating parents and students on plans for the rest of the year.

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School system announces plans for meals, student items and academics

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County School System is updating parents and students on plans for the rest of the year. “The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unprecedented challenges in Georgia and across the country,” said WCSS Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett in an April 17 update.
Most White County residents have yet to complete the 2020 Census, as officials continue to promote the importance of being counted.

Most White County residents have yet to complete the 2020 Census, as officials continue to promote the importance of being counted.

Most residents yet to complete Census

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Most White County residents have yet to complete the 2020 Census, as officials continue to promote the importance of being counted. Multiple mailers have been sent out in recent weeks advising recipients on how to complete the Census online, by phone or by mail.
A drive-in style graduation will be held for the White County High School Class of 2020 graduation in their tiered parking lot. (Photo/Mark Turner)

A drive-in style graduation will be held for the White County High School Class of 2020 graduation in their tiered parking lot. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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School sets plans for senior sendoff

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County High School Class of 2020 is still getting their graduation in May – and them some. Plans for seniors will include two graduation ceremonies, said White County School Superintendent Dr.
A caravan of neighbors drives by a first responder’s house. (Photo/Theresa Sustakovitch)

A caravan of neighbors drives by a first responder’s house. (Photo/Theresa Sustakovitch)

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LINING UP TO SAY THANKS

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
by Ivy Rutzky Special to the News Wherever they live, people search for ways to remain connected during social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The spark started in Italy – a spontaneous gesture which spread through social media.
Restaurants, gyms, barbershops and other popular gathering spots in Georgia will be allowed to reopen in the coming days amid signs the spread of the COVID-19 is slowing down, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday, April 20.

Restaurants, gyms, barbershops and other popular gathering spots in Georgia will be allowed to reopen in the coming days amid signs the spread of the COVID-19 is slowing down, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday, April 20.

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Kemp eases some COVID-19 rules

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
by Wayne Hardy, White County News, and Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service Restaurants, gyms, barbershops and other popular gathering spots in Georgia will be allowed to reopen in the coming days amid signs the spread of the COVID-19 is slowing down, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday, April 20.
There have been 33 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 7 p.m. update on Wednesday, April 22, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 33 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 7 p.m. update on Wednesday, April 22, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

Number of total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County rises to 33

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
There have been 33 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 7 p.m. update on Wednesday, April 22, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. That number remained the same with the noon update on Thursday, April 23.
There have been 32 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 7 p.m. update on Tuesday, April 21

There have been 32 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 7 p.m. update on Tuesday, April 21

Number of total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County rises to 32

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
There have been 32 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 7 p.m. update on Tuesday, April 21, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.