White County

With the traditional graduation set for Saturday, July 25, White County High School has released the following information for graduates, family members and guests.

With the traditional graduation set for Saturday, July 25, White County High School has released the following information for graduates, family members and guests.

WCHS releases graduation information

Stephanie Hill
Monday, July 20, 2020
With a traditional graduation set for Saturday, July 25, White County High School has released the following information for graduates, family members and guests. Graduates need to wear their caps, gown and tassel. They can wear other regalia if they would like, but it’s not required.
There have been 218 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 18, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 218 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 18, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 218

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
There have been 218 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 18, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 36 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Andy

Andy

Pets of the Week: July 20

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of July 20 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Andy is a gorgeous German shepherd mix. He’s 10 months old and weighs 65 lbs. Andy wasn’t treated well and he still bears some scares. He loves people, but he’s cautious at first.
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Governor favors in-person classes for Georgia schools

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday he favors resuming in-person classes for Georgia students instead of remote learning methods ahead of the upcoming school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caitlyn Gailey slaps at a pitch during an intra-squad scrimmage last week at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Caitlyn Gailey slaps at a pitch during an intra-squad scrimmage last week at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors get to work, summer games still on hold

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 16, 2020
White County High School softball coach Drew Owens is excited about the 2020 season. Really excited. But like the rest of of the all fall sports coaches and athletes around the state and country, the question remains if there will be any high school sports this fall.
Running back Zion McMullen hauls in a pass in front of linebacker Xzavier Whitlock during a 7-on-7 session last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Running back Zion McMullen hauls in a pass in front of linebacker Xzavier Whitlock during a 7-on-7 session last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors add team drills to summer plan

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Thanks to the Georgia High School Association lifting some restrictions on workouts rules, the White County Warriors have been able to ramp up their summer workouts over the past two weeks.
With the official start of the fall sports season just around the corner, the Georgia High School Association continues to assess plans for the start of high school football, softball, volleyball, cross country and competition cheerleading.

With the official start of the fall sports season just around the corner, the Georgia High School Association continues to assess plans for the start of high school football, softball, volleyball, cross country and competition cheerleading.

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GHSA's Hines shares COVID-19 information

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 16, 2020
With the official start of the fall sports season just around the corner, the Georgia High School Association continues to assess plans for the start of high school football, softball, volleyball, cross country and competition cheerleading.
In-person early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runoff elections will begin Monday, July 20.

In-person early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runoff elections will begin Monday, July 20.

Runoff early voting starts July 20

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
In-person early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runoff elections will begin Monday, July 20. The only local runoff race is on the Republican ballot, between Don Ferguson and Carol Jackson for probate judge. There are no Democratic candidates in the race.
White County plans to keep its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, though it will still have to advertise a tax increase under state law.

White County plans to keep its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, though it will still have to advertise a tax increase under state law.

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County proposes unchanged millage rate of 10.75

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 16, 2020
White County plans to keep its millage rate steady at 10.75 in conjunction with its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, though it will still have to advertise a tax increase under state law. Last month the county Board of Commissioners adopted a roughly $24.
The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant.

The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant.

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Helen adding two police positions

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Helen Police Department will have two additional officers in its ranks though the help of a federal grant. The Helen City Commission approved the move at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. The city was awarded the $250,000 grant through the U.S.