White County

There have been 833 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 833 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 833

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
There have been 833 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update  on Monday, Sept. 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 98 hospitalizations and 19 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Authorities had to conduct a tricky mountain rescue at Raven Cliffs Trailhead on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Authorities had to conduct a tricky mountain rescue at Raven Cliffs Trailhead on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Authorities conduct mountain rescue over weekend

News Staff
Monday, September 28, 2020
White County emergency crews had to conduct a tricky mountain rescue at Raven Cliffs Trailhead on Sunday, Sept. 27. White County 9-1-1 received a call around 11:30 a.m. about a woman feeling nauseous and lethargic, said White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.
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Pets of the Week: Sept. 28

News Staff
Monday, September 28, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 28 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Rex is an amazingly sweet dog looking for a soft place to land. He’s a six-year-old retriever/American bulldog mix of medium size. He’s an absolute love and shelter favorite. He loves being with his people.
White County Middle School has issued a challenge – The Warrior Challenge.

White County Middle School has issued a challenge – The Warrior Challenge.

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WCMS issues ‘Warrior Challenge’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
White County Middle School has issued a challenge – The Warrior Challenge. This virtual run fundraiser will be from Oct.
White County has reached over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

White County has reached over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

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County tops 700 total COVID cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
White County has reached over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health report on Tuesday, Sept. 22, White County had 736 confirmed cases since the first one was reported in mid-March. As of Sept.
A march to bring awareness to child exploitation in the community will take place in Cleveland this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at Freedom Park in Cleveland.

A march to bring awareness to child exploitation in the community will take place in Cleveland this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at Freedom Park in Cleveland.

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‘March To Save Our Children’ to be held Sept. 27 in Cleveland

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
A march to bring awareness to child exploitation in the community will take place in Cleveland this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at Freedom Park in Cleveland.
Appointments to the new White County Board of Elections and Registration could be decided next week.

Appointments to the new White County Board of Elections and Registration could be decided next week.

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Elections board appointments to be considered

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Appointments to the new White County Board of Elections and Registration could be decided next week. The county received 18 applications for the election board’s five seats, which are expected to be discussed at the White County Board of Commissioners next meeting on Monday, Sept. 28.
Only days remain for White County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census.

Only days remain for White County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census.

Census deadline arrives Sept. 30

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Only days remain for White County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census. Those yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond. Census takers also will stop making follow-up visits to homes at that time. As of Sept.
White County School System officials recently discussed total COVID-19 case reports since classes resumed.

White County School System officials recently discussed total COVID-19 case reports since classes resumed.

Schools detail first month COVID cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 24, 2020
White County School System officials recently discussed total COVID-19 case reports since classes resumed. Speaking at the Sept. 22 Board of Education meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett said the first month “has been very interesting and a very amazing start.
This wreath was placed at the flagpole in front of the White County Courthouse in Kastner’s memory. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

This wreath was placed at the flagpole in front of the White County Courthouse in Kastner’s memory. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Remembering Joey Kastner

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill   Joey Kastner is being remembered for the impact he made as a professional, coach, friend and family man. Kastner, White County’s animal control division chief, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, after a reported battle with COVID-19. He was 36.