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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

News Staff
Friday, May 14, 2021
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.
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

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
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

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
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.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases decreased recently after a slight increase last week.

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases decreased recently after a slight increase last week.

COVID-19 cases steady, public still encouraged to seek vaccine

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases decreased recently after a slight increase last week. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s May 4 status report showed the average at 1.3 daily cases at that time, down from 2.3 on April 27.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in White County rose over the past week.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in White County rose over the past week.

County COVID-19 cases see uptick

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in White County rose over the past week. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has remained down since hitting a low point a few weeks ago. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s April 27 status report showed the average at 2.
Following storms last month that brought flooding throughout Helen, city commissioners have declared an emergency to expedite repairs on Ridge Road.

Following storms last month that brought flooding throughout Helen, city commissioners have declared an emergency to expedite repairs on Ridge Road.

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Emergency declared for Helen road repair

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Following storms last month that brought flooding throughout Helen, city commissioners have declared an emergency to expedite repairs on Ridge Road. The work is needed after part of road washed out following the storms.
White County continues to see positive trends for new infections of the virus that causes COVID-19.

White County continues to see positive trends for new infections of the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 cases remain low here

News Staff
Thursday, April 22, 2021
White County continues to see positive trends for new infections of the virus that causes COVID-19. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has remained down since hitting a low point a few weeks ago.
White County residents ages 18 and up can get a COVID-19 vaccine at an open community clinic this Saturday.

White County residents ages 18 and up can get a COVID-19 vaccine at an open community clinic this Saturday.

More residents sought for vaccination

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 15, 2021
White County residents ages 18 and up can get a COVID-19 vaccine at an open community clinic this Saturday. White County Emergency Management and the White County Health Department are hosting a vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases dropped over the past week.

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases dropped over the past week.

County COVID-19 cases remain low

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases dropped over the past week. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s April 6 status report showed the average at 1.6 daily cases at that time, down from 3 on March 30. Recently figures include 1.7 on March 23 and 1.4 on March 16.
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the past week.

White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the past week.

DPH provides update on COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
White County’s seven-day moving average of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly over the past week. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s March 30 status report showed an average of three daily cases as of March 30, up from 1.7 on March 23. Recently figures include 1.4 on March 16 and 0.