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The Helen City Commission will change its meeting schedule starting in January.

The Helen City Commission will change its meeting schedule starting in January.

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Helen changes meeting schedule

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 10, 2020
The Helen City Commission will change its meeting schedule starting in January. On Dec. 8, commissioners approved moving their regular meetings from the second Tuesday of the month to the third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. “There has been some discussion with our staff here at city hall.
Sheriff Neal Walden hugs his wife, Pam. He thanked family for their support during his career.

Sheriff Neal Walden hugs his wife, Pam. He thanked family for their support during his career.

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Walden honored for 41-year career as retirement nears

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Longtime White County Sheriff Neal Walden was showered with words of praise and gifts at a Dec. 3 celebration of his upcoming retirement, held at First Baptist Church in Cleveland. Several speakers lined up to honor Walden for his 41-year career in law enforcement, including 29 years as sheriff.
White County has continued to see an increase in coronavirus cases during the final month of the year.

White County has continued to see an increase in coronavirus cases during the final month of the year.

Year-end COVID surge continues in early December

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, December 10, 2020
White County has continued to see an increase in coronavirus cases during the final month of the year. There were 105 confirmed cases from Dec. 1-8, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health on Dec. 8. The county has had 1,426 total confirmed cases as of that report.
There have been 1399 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 1399 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 1,399

News Staff
Monday, December 7, 2020
There have been 1399 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Dec. 6, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 146 hospitalizations and 28 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
White County saw its second-highest month of confirmed coronavirus cases during the month of November.

White County saw its second-highest month of confirmed coronavirus cases during the month of November.

COVID-19 cases still active

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
White County saw its second-highest month of confirmed coronavirus cases during the month of November. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, for the month of November, White County had 285 confirmed cases. Only September has had more, with 363 cases.
There have been 1,294 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Nov. 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 1,294 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Nov. 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 1,294

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
There have been 1,294 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Sunday, Nov. 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 134 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
This Georgia Department of Public Health graph shows how the seven-day average of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 have risen recently in White County.

This Georgia Department of Public Health graph shows how the seven-day average of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 have risen recently in White County.

Caution urged ahead of holidays as case rates continue to increase

News Staff
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
by Wayne Hardy and Stephanie Hill White County is on pace to have its second-highest COVID-19 case count in a single month. November’s total reached 208 confirmed cases as of a Nov. 23 update from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
There have been 1,229 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 3 p.m. update on Monday, Nov. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 127 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

There have been 1,229 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 3 p.m. update on Monday, Nov. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 127 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 1,229

News Staff
Monday, November 23, 2020
There have been 1,229 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 3 p.m. update on Monday, Nov. 23, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 127 hospitalizations and 27 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
In Cleveland, the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m. (File photo)

In Cleveland, the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and parade will be Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m. (File photo)

Slate of Christmas events are coming to White County

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Community Christmas events will soon ramp up in White County. Some festivities kickoff the weekend after Thanksgiving with the Lighting of the Village in Helen on Friday, Nov. 27.