GAINESVILLE, Ga. – As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 and associated deaths in Georgia continue to climb, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) physicians and board members – along with city and county officials in multiple jurisdictions – are collectively urging you stay home for at least 14 days to slow the spread of the […]
Read More »Free personal use firewood cutting through June 1
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Permits for personal firewood cutting will be free to the general public effective immediately through June 1, 2020, on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Please contact your nearest District Office at the number listed below to obtain a permit. Woodcutters can take up to four cords of firewood for personal use. A […]
Read More »UPDATE: White County declares state of emergency
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Board of Commissioners meeting in a called teleconference meeting Thursday (April 2) adopted an amendment to resolution 2020-03 that declares the county to be in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s amendment states that no new reservations at hotels, motels, inns, campgrounds, recreational vehicle camps […]
Read More »Cleveland man arrested in Hall County drug bust
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A 28-year-old Cleveland man was one of four arrested last week following a months-long, multi-agency investigation of heroin distribution in north Georgia. Justin Travis Partin of Cleveland has been charged with possession of heroin and abandonment of a dangerous drug. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, and […]
Read More »Schools remain closed through April 24
ATLANTA — In an effort to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order today, (Mar. 26) that mandates all public elementary and secondary schools remain closed for in-person instruction through April 24. Kemp said Thursday that students may be able to return to school on Monday, April […]
Read More »White County reports first confirmed case of coronavirus
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reported at noon today (March 25) that White County has recorded its first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19). DPH updates its list of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus at noon and 7 p.m. each day. Today’s noon update shows the number of confirmed cases […]
Read More »White County Commissioners meet via teleconference
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – One day after Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order limiting gatherings to 10 or fewer people as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, county commissioners held a two-and-a-half hour called meeting via teleconference. The governor’s order did not go into effect until noon Tuesday. The commissioners’ meeting, which was frequently […]
Read More »Public Safety Director says first responders have treated patients with coronavirus symptoms
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – As of Wednesday (March 25) morning, no confirmed cases of COVID-19 had been reported in White County. But Public Safety Director David Murphy told county commissioners during Tuesday’s called meeting that first responders had encountered several patients who had symptoms of coronavirus and were awaiting test results. Murphy told commissioners that […]
Read More »UPDATE White County COVID-19 operations update
This information was updated 3/24. WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County is implementing its emergency response plans and working diligently to ensure the health and safety of county employees who deliver services to our citizens. The county has closed those functions that encourage social gathering such as the Senior Center, libraries and parks and recreation […]
Read More »White County Schools meal plan for week of March 23-27
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The following is the meal plan for the week of March 23-27. Lunch and breakfast sacks will be provided for any White County School System student at any of the following locations and times: Bryant Street Community Center 11:00AM Kinsey Town Bus Route 11:00AM-11:45AM Whitehall Commons Apartments 11:15AM Oak Springs Community […]
Read More »BOC meeting will be held by teleconference
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on Tuesday ( March 24) at 9 a.m. Due to the county’s response to COVID-19 – this meeting will be held by teleconference. The public is welcome to join the teleconference. Instructions for joining the teleconference are as follows: Dial: […]
Read More »UPDATED Closings and Cancellations due to Covid-19/Corna Virus
UPDATED 3/20 WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Stay up to date with closings and cancellations in White County and keep visiting Fetch Your News daily to find out the latest closings and cancellations as they are announced. BUSINESSES Babyland General Hospital Easter Eggstravaganza and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny cancelled. Walmart 24-hour stores open 6 a.m. […]
Read More »White County Operations Update during COVID-19
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — White County is implementing its emergency response plans and working diligently to ensure the health and safety of county employees who deliver services to our citizens. The county has closed those functions that encourage social gathering such as the Senior Center, libraries and parks and recreation through the end of the […]
Read More »White County schools provide breakfast and lunch snacks
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. The White County School System is providing lunch and breakfast sacks for any White County School System student at the following locations and times: Bryant Street Community Center 11:00AM Kinsey Town Bus Route 11:00AM-11:45AM Whitehall Commons Apartments 11:15AM Oak Springs Community Center 11:15AM Cleveland City Park 11:30AM Shoal Creek Baptist Church 11:30AM […]
Read More »White County EMS issues update of COVID-19 Preparedness
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — In an effort to guard against the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, White County Emergency Management Agency has released new operating guidelines that restrict access to emergency services and fire stations. The guidelines also implement a screening process for anyone seeking emergency medical help. According to the new guidelines, only […]
Read More »NGHS issues guide for patients, visitors and employees
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Health System has issued this press release to guide visitors at each Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospital: Each patient and visitor will be screened for COVID-19 as they enter. You can see a complete list of open entrances, updated visitation limitations and other helpful information at www.nghs.com/covid-19. “These simple screening […]
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