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 |
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. |
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- 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.
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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:
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 |
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. |
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. 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/ |
Georgia Department of Labor | |
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/
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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 |
- EVENTS, CHURCH, CLUBS, MEETINGS
Yonah Preserve Trails
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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/
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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. |
Please go to UNG.edu for info about UNG and the USG about classes (in person and online) and add it to the school info.
Also please add info about local grocery stores, businesses, and restaurants to this list.
Thank you for keeping us up to date.
would like to hear how many ppl in white co are sick and what area of the county is effected. ?? thank you
Could you post anything about the curfew for the social distancing? Ive heard different things and would be interested to know the real information.
There is NO curfew!