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Local governments have mandated additional closures and new emergency regulations for businesses and facilities amid concerns on compliance with state and federal directions intended to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Local governments have mandated additional closures and new emergency regulations for businesses and facilities amid concerns on compliance with state and federal directions intended to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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Rules tightened to battle coronavirus

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020
by Stephanie Hill and Wayne Hardy White County News Local governments have mandated additional closures and new emergency regulations for businesses and facilities amid concerns on compliance with state and federal directions intended to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
A week after declaring a local state of emergency, the Helen City Commission adopted new rules included closing lodging facilities and other businesses.

A week after declaring a local state of emergency, the Helen City Commission adopted new rules included closing lodging facilities and other businesses.

Helen adopts rules for lodging, business closures

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
A week after declaring a local state of emergency, the Helen City Commission adopted new rules included closing lodging facilities and other businesses. Commissioners unanimously approved the new ordinance at a Tuesday, March 31, called meeting.
Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for April 1-8

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Updates about closings, cancellations or postponements will be posted here. You can share related news tips at publisher@whitecountynews.net. To see previous listings of closings, cancellations and postponements, click here. On Wednesday, April 1, Gov.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in White County has risen to three.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in White County has risen to three.

Number of confirmed cases in White County rises to three

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in White County has risen to three. The information came in the noon update today, Tuesday, March 31, on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of people, both from and outside the county, using the United States Forest Service trail.

White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of people, both from and outside the county, using the United States Forest Service trail.

White County to enforce no parking at Yonah Mtn Trailhead

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of people, both inside and outside the county, using the United States Forest Service trail.
White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

White County warns people to observe COVID-19 restrictions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Events over the March 27-28 weekend indicate that there are still many people not following the rules.
White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

White County warns people to observe COVID-19 restrictions

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
White County Board of Commissioners recently enacted a local State of Emergency which establishes an emergency protective ordinance to help control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Events over the March 27-28 weekend indicate that there are still many people not following the rules.
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Reporting executive order violations

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
To report a business violating Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order, go to www.gov.georgia.gov, click on “Contact Us” and then click on “Constituent Services.” That will take you to a form to fill out, according to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy. Do not call 911.
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

City of Helen declares state of emergency

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Helen City Commission has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus. The city held a called meeting Tuesday, March 24, after Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive order the day before.