WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Cam Greene has announced his candidacy for Probate Judge. A graduate of Truett McConnell University with a bachelor’s degree in history and a White County resident for 35 years, he is a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland and an active member of the Kiwanis Club. Cam has been employed […]
Read More »Truett McConnell to hold Graduate Open House
By: Jenny Gregory Truett McConnell University’s Office of Graduate Admissions will host its first Graduate Open House on the university’s campus, Saturday, March 7th. Those considering pursuing graduate studies at the master’s level are invited to attend this free event beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Miller Hall atrium. Participants will meet with graduate admissions […]
Read More »White County road conditions Friday update
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County officials continue to assess damages from the flooding on Thursday, February 6th. These assessments will continue through next week. Public Works and EMA will be assessing damages and compiling data for submission to Georgia Emergency Management Agency as part of a statewide assessment. All roadways within White County have […]
Read More »2-hour delay in school openings Friday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today (Feb. 7) following the rains that hit north Georgia yesterday
Read More »Sen. Gooch: Week 3 in the Ga. General Assembly
By: Sen. Gooch (R — Dahlonega) This week the Georgia General Assembly had a full week, meeting for five legislative days with plenty of committee work in between. Overall, this was a successful week for the Senate, as we saw another important bill receive passage in our chamber. While last week legislators were focused squarely […]
Read More »UPDATE: White County road closings
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Public Safety reports that as of 11:45 a.m., Feb. 6, several White County roads are closed due to flooding: The roads include: Bottoms Road Sandy Flats Road at the bridge Kanady Road Rodney Nix Road Airport Road between Post and Allen Anderson is closed Bean Creek Rd between Gold […]
Read More »ALERT: White County roads closed due to flooding
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Public Safety reports that as of 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, several White County roads are closed due to flooding: Roadways Closed: Charlie Thomas Rd @ Bridge Sandy Flats Rd from Far Winds Rd to Lumpkin County Line Bottoms Rd off SR17 Lynch Mountain Rd from House# 234 to […]
Read More »Carefully planned “good fires” prevent bad ones
Gainesville, Ga. (February 4, 2020) — The many benefits of prescribed fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 2-8 during “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Prescribed fire, known as “good fire,” is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health, and reduce wildfire risk “Sound forest management helps keep Georgia’s forests sustainable, […]
Read More »Paul Broun will run for 9th District U.S. Congress
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Former 10th District Congressman Dr. Paul Brown announced on a radio talk show Friday that he will campaign for the 9th District Congressional seat being vacated by Doug Collins who will run for U.S. Senate. “I am officially announcing my candidacy for the U.S. Congress in the 9th District,” he said. “I […]
Read More »State Rep. Kevin Tanner announces for U.S. Congress
Today, conservative small businessman, poultry farmer, and State Representative Kevin Tanner announced that he would run for U.S. Congress, District 9. Current Congressman Doug Collins has announced his intention to run for U.S. Senate. “I am announcing my campaign for Congress because there is too much at stake in our country to sit on the […]
Read More »Sen. John Wilkinson will run for 9th district congress
ATLANTA — Dist. 50 State Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) today became the first candidate to announce he will run for the 9th district congressional seat. The announcement came from Wilkinson’s Atlanta office shortly after Doug Collins announced his intention to run for the Unites States Senate on Fox News. The Ninth District includes Banks, Dawson, […]
Read More »UPDATE: It’s official! Collins will run for U.S. Senate, Tanner may run to replace Collins in House
Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) made it official on Fox and Friends this morning. He will leave the U.S. House of Representatives to campaign for Senate against Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp in December to complete the term of Johnny Isakson after his resignation due to health concerns. In making the […]
Read More »TMU ranks as one of Georgia’s best Christian colleges
By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. – Just released by EDsmart, a company that provides college rankings, reviews, and ratings according to the latest U.S. Department of Education, Truett McConnell University (TMU) is ranked as fifth best Christian college in the state. To be considered for this ranking, EDsmart assesses Christian colleges in Georgia based on […]
Read More »DPH closely monitors coronavirus outbreak in China
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019-nCoV (coronavirus) occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. DPH has not confirmed any novel (new) coronavirus cases to date, however the situation could change. DPH is advising healthcare providers statewide […]
Read More »White County may join Habersham, Stephens in becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – As Democrats continue to push unconstitutional gun control laws, White County Commissioners are considering a resolution that would declare the county a Second Amendment Sanctuary. Board of Commissioners Chairman Travis Turner revealed during Monday’s called meeting and work session, that commissioners have asked county attorney Mary Jane Henneke to research a […]
Read More »UPDATE: 3 people injured in Stansel Rd. brush fire
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – On Tuesday (Jan. 21) at approximately 6:30 p.m., White County fire units with automatic aid from the City of Cleveland responded to a reported structure fire at 1135 Stansel Road off Adair Mill Rd. Once on scene, it was determined that is was not a structure fire but a brush pile […]
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