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Business and other activities have been gradually resuming, such as this past weekend in Helen. Health and safety officials are still encouraging taking precautions against the coronavirus as restrictions ease. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Business and other activities have been gradually resuming, such as this past weekend in Helen. Health and safety officials are still encouraging taking precautions against the coronavirus as restrictions ease. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Precautions still encouraged as regular routines return

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, June 18, 2020
White County has had a few new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past week. More businesses are reopening or extending their operations as Gov. Brian Kemp eases restrictions.
There have been 124 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 15, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 124 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 15, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 124

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2020
There have been 124 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Monday, June 15, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 25 hospitalizations and four deaths attributed to COVID-19.
There have been 122 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Thursday, June 11, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 122 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Thursday, June 11, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 122

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2020
There have been 122 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the update on Thursday, June 11, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 25 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The Helen City Commission approved the first consideration of its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Helen City Commission approved the first consideration of its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Helen budget kept same as pandemic clouds financials

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Helen City Commission approved the first consideration of its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which is the same as the approved budget for FY2019-20, in part due to economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 114

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
There have been 114 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 8, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 110

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
There have been 110 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, June 4, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 24 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election.

This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election.

Early voting ends this week

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
This week is the last week to vote early in the upcoming election. Early voting for countywide primary elections began May 18 will continue until Friday, June 5, during normal weekday business hours at the Voter Registrar’s Office.
There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from DPH website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 103

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
There have been 103 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Monday, June 1, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 21 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
There have been 100 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Friday, May 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from Department of Public Health)

There have been 100 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Friday, May 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from Department of Public Health)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 100

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2020
There have been 100 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Friday, May 29, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 20 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.
There have been 98 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, May 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from Department of Public Health website)

There have been 98 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, May 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. (Image from Department of Public Health website)

County's total confirmed cases since start of COVID-19 pandemic reaches 98

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2020
There have been 98 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County since the start of the pandemic, according to the 1 p.m. update on Thursday, May 28, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website. In White County there have been 20 hospitalizations and three deaths attributed to COVID-19.