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Bree

Bree

Pets of the Week: March 30

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 30 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Bree is a 4-year-old female Boxer/Plott hound. Her favorite thing is to get belly rubs and scratches from any person, as long as they'll keep going!
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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.
Paced by Sydnee Nix, left, and Ellie Gearing, the Lady Warriors posted a fifth-place finish at the Class AAAA state cross country meet last fall, the highest state finish for a WCHS this year. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Paced by Sydnee Nix, left, and Ellie Gearing, the Lady Warriors posted a fifth-place finish at the Class AAAA state cross country meet last fall, the highest state finish for a WCHS this year. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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White County fourth among region schools in GADA Cup

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 26, 2020
With springs sports currently shutdown because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the White County High School athletic program currently sets in 26th place in the Georgia Athletic Director's Association's Director's Cup among all Class AAAA programs through the fall and winter seasons.
Jim Waits

Jim Waits

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When there are no games to coach

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 26, 2020
For more than 30 years, White  County High School head baseball coach Jim Waits has spent thousands of hours each spring and summer on the baseball field. As a longtime college and high school coach, Waits has spent endless hours practicing with his team, working on the field, coaching games.
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 thousands of high school athletes and coaches around the state may find out the fate of the 2020 spring season on Friday when the Georgia High School Association holds a meeting of the associate directors.

The thousands of high school athletes and coaches around the state may find out the fate of the 2020 spring season on Friday when the Georgia High School Association holds a meeting of the associate directors.

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GHSA meets Friday about spring sports

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The thousands of high school athletes and coaches around the state may find out the fate of the 2020 spring season on Friday when the Georgia High School Association holds a meeting of the associate directors. GHSA executive director Dr.
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.