White County

This graph from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Jan. 4 daily status update shows (at right) the recent rise in COVID-19 cases confirmed via PCR testing in White County.

This graph from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Jan. 4 daily status update shows (at right) the recent rise in COVID-19 cases confirmed via PCR testing in White County.

COVID cases spike after holidays

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Georgia is experiencing another surge in COVID-19 cases, as is White County. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed cases was at 25.6 cases per day, according to a Jan. 4 update from the Georgia Department of Public Health. That’s up from the average of 7.9 reported Dec. 28.
Preliminary unemployment in White County was nearly half of what it was a year ago.

Preliminary unemployment in White County was nearly half of what it was a year ago.

Jobless rate sees another decline

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 30, 2021
A Georgia Department of Labor preliminary report shows White County’s unemployment rate staying at 2% or less for a fifth straight month. Preliminary unemployment for White County in November was 1.5%, nearly half of what it was in the same month a year ago at 2.9%.
Storm Water Systems has helped trap and remove litter and debris from natural waterways throughout the country.

Storm Water Systems has helped trap and remove litter and debris from natural waterways throughout the country.

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Company takes clean water mission abroad

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Since its founding roughly 15 years ago, Storm Water Systems has helped trap and remove litter and debris from natural waterways throughout the country – and it has taken first steps to help change the world.
White Christmas

White Christmas

What are the chances for a white Christmas in White County?

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
At this particular season, everyone wants to know if White County will have a “White Christmas.” Meteorologist Patricia Atwell at National Weather Service Office at Peachtree City tells us: “It is not looking good for those who’d like a white Christmas.
Shown are the bridge remnants on Airport Road on Oct. 12, 2020, not long after being washed out.

Shown are the bridge remnants on Airport Road on Oct. 12, 2020, not long after being washed out.

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Replacement of Airport Road bridge moves ahead

News Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The White County Board of Commissioners selected bids Monday for installing a replacement bridge on Airport Road. The single-lane bridge was washed away last October by a lingering storm from Hurricane Delta, leaving part of the road closed. Commissioners approved a low bid from E.R.
Members of the WCHS wrestling team show off some of the hardware the team won during the Granite City Scramble last weekend in Elberton. Shown are, front, Bryson Ravan; standing from left, Tyler Long, WCHS head coach Patrick Lowendick, Caden Autry, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Aiden Pickett, and Ashton Pickett. (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

Members of the WCHS wrestling team show off some of the hardware the team won during the Granite City Scramble last weekend in Elberton. Shown are, front, Bryson Ravan; standing from left, Tyler Long, WCHS head coach Patrick Lowendick, Caden Autry, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Aiden Pickett, and Ashton Pickett. (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

Warriors wrestling team earns top spot at Granite City Scramble

Mark Turner
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The White County Warriors hit the mat for the first time this season, winning the Granite City Scramble, a traditional tournament at Elbert County High School.
U.S. Census 2020

U.S. Census 2020

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Did 2020 Census undercount White County and Georgia?

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The White County government could contest its population count from the 2020 U.S. Census, arguing that the actual total is higher than what has been reported. Current 2020 Census data lists the county’s population at 28,003, only a 3% increase from 10 years earlier.
White County Election Supervisor Akyn Bailey, middle, previews the voter training precinct to county Board of Elections & Registration board members Mike Mays and Louise Nix. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Election Supervisor Akyn Bailey, middle, previews the voter training precinct to county Board of Elections & Registration board members Mike Mays and Louise Nix. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Election training precinct lets voters practice on new setup

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Many White County residents tried out Georgia’s new voting machines during the 2020 election cycle, but if you haven’t gotten familiar with the setup – or want a refresher – you can head to the polls any time now to practice.
White County's John Jarrard is brought down by a Copper Basin defender during the Mountain Athletic Conference's fifth-grade semifinal game last weekend at Lumpkin County High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's John Jarrard is brought down by a Copper Basin defender during the Mountain Athletic Conference's fifth-grade semifinal game last weekend at Lumpkin County High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County has three youth teams headed to Super Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
White County will be in search of three youth football titles during the final week of play in the Mountain Athletic Conference. The Warriors' second grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade teams all head to Dawsonville for the MAC Super Bowl V games.
A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Intersection of Campbell/Hood Street (going west) to Helton Road, Liberty Lane, Stoney Creek Road, to the intersection of Campbell and Helton Road.

A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Intersection of Campbell/Hood Street (going west) to Helton Road, Liberty Lane, Stoney Creek Road, to the intersection of Campbell and Helton Road.

Cleveland issues boil water notice

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
UPDATE: The notice has been lifted. A boil water notice has been issue for City of Cleveland water customers at the following locations: Intersection of Campbell/Hood Street (going west) to Helton Road, Liberty Lane, Stoney Creek Road, to the intersection of Campbell and Helton Road.