Here is a list of Corona-virus related announcements:

Please send any cancellations or closures to info@wrwh.com  or call  706-865-3181

 

SCHOOLS & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

ALL Georgia Public Schools

Gov Brian Kemp has ordered ALL Georgia Public Schools classrooms closed, however online learning is still in effect until summer break.  

White County School Nutrition

New Times And Locations added for Breakfast and Lunch meal deliveries

Student Lunch Sites and Times

 North Ga Technical College

North Georgia Technical College announces that exclusive online instruction will be extended until the end of Spring Semester 2020 and that the college’s originally scheduled graduation will be postponed to a later date to be determined.  

 

 

  • BUSINESSES & PUBLIC FACILITIES
White County Libraries Closed Until Further Notice.  The staff is on-site and can be reached by phone (706-865-5572) if needed.

The BOOK DROP IS CLOSED, and All overdue fines will be waived until we return to the library so they do not need to try and return them.
DO NOT return the books to the library and leave at our door. Patrons who leave books outside will be billed for any damages. We are trying not to introduce any books back into our collection as the books currently in the building are being cleaned.
White County Recreational Center

Closed until further notice.

White County Senior Center Closed until further notice. Home delivered meals will continue as scheduled. 
Northeast Georgia Health System

 To protect patients and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is limiting visitation to patients at all Northeast Georgia Medical Center campuses– as well as Laurelwood and New Horizons Limestone and Lanier Park.

            Visitation limitations and restrictions vary from unit to unit based on the needs of the patients in those areas:

  • Emergency department, inpatient rooms, and labor and delivery will be limited to one visitor per room and the visitor must be at least 12 years old.
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) are restricted to only the baby’s mother and the other NICU wristband holder.
  • No visitors will be allowed into the intensive care unit (ICU), except for end-of-life-care.
  • New Horizons Limestone and Lanier Park have restricted visitation.

Certain exceptions may be made to these policies on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, visitors who are feeling sick at all are kindly asked to stay home and seek medical attention.

For more coronavirus information, please visit nghs.com/coronavirus.

For more information concerning visitation restrictions at NE GA Medical Center  visit https://www.nghs.com/visiting

HEMC

Cleveland and Clarkesville

HEMC Office Lobbies Closed to Walk-In Traffic

 Habersham EMC

Mountain Valley Bank

Mountain Valley Community Bank is offering  drive-through  and online   banking service only until further notice (Lobby closed)

Adams Foods IGA  Adams Foods IGA will open 7-9AM each day for seniors or at-risk customers to shop.   General public is asked to shop after 9AM 
United Community Bank 

United Community Bank is offering  drive-thru during business hours and will offer in person appointments by calling your branch location. Digital banking tools and telephone banking services are also available.

 

 

 . Government

Election Presidential Primary & City of Cleveland Special Election for Mayor as well   General Primary election moved from May 19th   to June 9th
Ninth District Opportunity

In response, the Covid-19 pandemic, all offices of Ninth District Opportunity are closed.  

White County Water Authority Statement

The office is currently closed to the public due to the virus.

Statement from White County Water Authority

The White County Water Authority is currently operating from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, but the office is currently closed to the public due to the virus.

Several options are offered for bill payment during this time. Two drop boxes are available, one located at our office gate the other at Gateway Plaza Shopping Center just below Rocky’s Barber Shop. Customers may also pay over the phone or online with credit or debit cards with a small convenience fee. Automatic bank drafts are also available at no charge to the customer and of course payments may be made by mail via the US postal service. Any questions about service call 706-865-0788.

White County List of  Information

Click for details  https://www.wrwh.com/white-county-covid-19-daily-update/

White County Statement

Georgia Department of Labor

New GDOL Information for Filing for Unemployment

City of Cleveland

The City of Cleveland City Hall is closed to the public until further notice.  Staff will be available to assist by phone or by email.  https://www.wrwh.com/city-of-cleveland-declares-a-state-of-emergency/

 

Enotah Judicial Circuit

Declaration halts most court activities and relieves jurors from showing up for 30 days.  No civil or nonessential matters shall be heard by the court during this 30 day period unless they can be conducted by video teleconferencing. More info can be found HERE

 White County Government Offices

As a precaution and to limit exposure from person to person contact, White County Government is restricting access to county facilities. White County will continue to provide services via phone, email, internet and regular mail. Employees will be available by these methods on a daily basis during normal business hours. 

US Forest Service

US  Forest Service Closes Camping & Recreation Sites   https://www.wrwh.com/u-s-forest-service-closes-camping-and-recreation-sites-indefinitely/ 

U.S. Forest Service has closed recreation trails and areas that include Raven Cliffs, Duke Creek Falls, Mt. Yonah, and Anna Ruby Falls.  Those areas should be close by the end of the day Thursday. 

USFS – developed campgrounds are closed – Low Gap, Andrews Cove and Upper Chatt are closed.

USFS law enforcement along with state and local law enforcement will be proving extra patrolling to ensure these areas remain off-limits to the general public. 

DNR – state campgrounds are not closing at this time.  Visitor Centers, and playgrounds are closed, and they are extra patrolling for social distancing.

Income Tax Deadline 

You will have more time to file your income taxes this year.  The deadline has been extended to July 15th for Federal and Georgia taxes.

 White County Planning Commission

White County Planning Commission:  All items that would have been presented during March and April will be moved to the agendas for the April 27th  Public Hearing and May 4th  regular meeting.  Phone: 706-865-6768

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  • EVENTS, CHURCH, CLUBS, MEETINGS

 Yonah Preserve Trails

 

 Yonah Preserve Trails closed. 

American Legion  

American Legion Bingo games canceled 

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church  

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Cleveland has canceled their monthly interviews for people seeking financial assistance with paying utilities, propane, food and prescription cost.  The cancellation of the interviews is until further notice. 

White County Rotary  The White County Rotary Club has canceled all in-person meetings until further notice. The will online with Zoom meeting. 
Emmanuel Gospel Fellowship Church Emmanuel Gospel Fellowship Church has canceled services until further notice 
Mount Yonah Baptist Church

Mt Yonah Baptist Church Sunday and Wednesday services cancelled until further notice.  Message can be heard on 93.9FM at 9AM Sunday and message can be heard on Mt. Yonah Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/MtYonah/

 

St Johns Baptist Church 

John Missionary Baptist Church, 87 Hood Street in Cleveland will have Sunday services on Facebook Live.  

Cleveland Worship Center

The GriefShare Support Group at Cleveland Worship Center has been postponed/ cancelled until further notice due to the Coronavirus precautions.

White County Food Pantry

White County Food Pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays  10AM- 12 Noon for the next few weeks in order to serve those in need of food.

Cleveland First Baptist Church

Cleveland First Baptist Church will have their services online on Facebook Live and YouTube. See https://www.firstcleveland.com/  go to Media and to Facebook Livestream.