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White County continues to see good numbers in regards to the coronavirus.

White County continues to see good numbers in regards to the coronavirus.

COVID cases continue steady trend in White County

White County continues to see good numbers in regards to the coronavirus. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases slightly increased after a decrease last week. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s May 25 status report showed the average at 1.
No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation.

No foul play suspected in death investigation

No foul play is suspected in a Cleveland death investigation. According to Cleveland Police Department Chief Jeff Shoemaker in a press release, at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, officers responded to a residence on Bertha Court in regards to an unresponsive person.
White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community.

White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community.

COVID-19 vaccines still being encouraged, cases remain steady

White County has seen a decrease in COVID-19 numbers, following a slight increase, as officials continue to promote vaccine availability throughout the community. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s May 18 status report showed the average at 0.9 daily cases at that time, down from 1.
The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen.

Water Authority seeks new agreements with cities

The White County Water Authority is looking to make changes to water agreements with Cleveland and Helen. During a May 13 meeting, WCWA board members approved new, adjusted contracts with the cities.
A call will go out using the emergency notification system beginning Monday, May 17, in regards to the coronavirus vaccine.

A call will go out using the emergency notification system beginning Monday, May 17, in regards to the coronavirus vaccine.

White County to issue call about COVID vaccine

A call will go out using the emergency notification system beginning Monday, May 17, in regards to the coronavirus vaccine. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, this will happen in partnership with the White County Health Department and White County Emergency Management.
A child passenger safety seat check will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart for those who want or need their child safety seats checked. (File photo)

A child passenger safety seat check will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart for those who want or need their child safety seats checked. (File photo)

Child safety seat check to be held May 20

A child passenger safety seat check will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart for those who want or need their child safety seats checked.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.

Room to grow in local vaccine rate

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been relatively steady in White County since dropping in February, but officials are hoping more residents will seek vaccination.
Resident Ridley Kinsey addresses officials during a public comment hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen. Community input is still being sought through a survey. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Resident Ridley Kinsey addresses officials during a public comment hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen. Community input is still being sought through a survey. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Speaking up for the community’s future

Residents and elected officials spoke at a May 11 public hearing for the Joint Comprehensive Plan update for White County, Cleveland and Helen, but those who were not present have a little more time to give their input through a community survey.
Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.

Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.

Leak detection to save city thousands per month in losses

Repairs resulting from the City of Cleveland’s recent investigation of water line leaks could save the city millions of gallons a month in water production.
The White County School System is adding a coordinator to oversee its digital distance-learning (DDL) program.

The White County School System is adding a coordinator to oversee its digital distance-learning (DDL) program.

School system to get new digital learning coordinator

The White County School System is adding a coordinator to oversee its digital distance-learning (DDL) program. The White County Board of Education voted to create the alternative grade coach/DDL position at its April 29 meeting.