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Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week.

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Millage rates approved without hike

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Four local millage rates will be rolling back or holding steady after governing bodies approved their adoption over the past week. The White County Board of Commissioners are keeping the county millage rate at 10.75 for a third straight year after voting at an Aug.
Have you been counted yet?

Have you been counted yet?

County and state counting on residents to complete 2020 Census

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Have you been counted yet? Census takers will begin  Aug. 11 follow-up visits to households that have not responded. If you haven’t yet completed the 2020 Census on your own, you may still fill it out online, by phone or using the form mailed in April. As of Aug. 5, 48.
From left, White County sheriff-elect Rick Kelley and Sheriff Neal Walden accept gift baskets and treats from Ann Helms, Yvette Sindell and Sharon Worrell, who are part of a Mountain Lakes Chapel effort to show appreciation to local law enforcement. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

From left, White County sheriff-elect Rick Kelley and Sheriff Neal Walden accept gift baskets and treats from Ann Helms, Yvette Sindell and Sharon Worrell, who are part of a Mountain Lakes Chapel effort to show appreciation to local law enforcement. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Showing love for law enforcement

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Members of the Mountain Shadows Chapel are making rounds to let local law enforcement know their work is appreciated.
With the start of a new month, White County has seen over 300 confirmed COVID-19 cases during the pandemic.

With the start of a new month, White County has seen over 300 confirmed COVID-19 cases during the pandemic.

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COVID cases top 300

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
With the start of a new month, White County has seen over 300 confirmed COVID-19 cases during the pandemic. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, as of Tuesday, Aug. 4, White County has 308 confirmed cases.
There have been 302 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Aug. 3, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 302 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Aug. 3, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 302

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2020
There have been 302 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, Aug. 3, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 52 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced.

New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced.

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Helen Songwriters festival rescheduled

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
New dates for the Second Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival have been announced. The festival was originally scheduled to take place in March, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now set to take place Friday, Aug. 14, starting at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Aug.
White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June.

White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June.

July sees biggest monthly increase in COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
White County has had 111 cases of COVID-19 confirmed this month alone through July 28, compared to the 157 total case reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health from March through June. The increase to date in July has been the largest monthly jump here during the pandemic.
The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest celebration has entertained crowds with festive music and dance for years at the Helen Festhalle. (File photo)

The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest celebration has entertained crowds with festive music and dance for years at the Helen Festhalle. (File photo)

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No Oktoberfest at Festhalle

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The music, dancing and mingling of Oktoberfest will be missing from the Helen Festhalle this year, though the city still expects to welcome visitors for the seasonal celebration.
There have been 254 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 27, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

There have been 254 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 27, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. 

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 254

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
There have been 254 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, July 27, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 44 hospitalizations and five deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 50th Anniversary celebration of Oktoberfest has been postponed until 2021.

The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 50th Anniversary celebration of Oktoberfest has been postponed until 2021.

Oktoberfest 50th celebration postponed until 2021

Stephanie Hill
Friday, July 24, 2020
The Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that they are postponing their 50th Anniversary celebration of Oktoberfest until 2021.