• Ultralight plane crashes in White County

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A man that authorities have declined to identify was airlifted to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville after his ultralight plane crashed at Mountain Air Park Friday afternoon. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, witnesses said the plane took off from a private grass runway off Airport Road […]

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  • ACCG awards Rep. Victor Anderson 2022 Legislative Service Award

    ATLANTA – District 10 State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), who represents portions of Rabun, White and Habersham counties,  received a prestigious award for his legislative service Wednesday. ACCG Deputy Legislative Director Todd Edwards presented the award during this week’s Rabun County Board of Commissioners. “I am humbled and honored to represent the people of House […]

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  • LeFevre named White County Fire Chief

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Public Safety Director David Murphy introduced Mike LeFevre as the county’s new fire chief at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Lt. LeFevre has 23 years of experience in fire services, much of that in neighboring Hall County, and is certified as a National Registered Emergency Technician. He has worked […]

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  • BOC will present proposed 2022-’23 budget

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will present the proposed FY 2022-’23 budget at a combined work session and called meeting Monday June 27 at 4:30 pm in the White County Administration Building. Other items on the agenda include the introduction of Mike Lefevre as the new Division Chief of Fire Services and […]

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  • Two Cleveland men charged with overdose murder

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and White County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Cleveland men on Friday (June 10) who are charged with the overdose murder of Dylan Jimmy Grizzle in White County. Grizzle’s body was discovered at a residence on Gordon Road in Cleveland  in November […]

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  • LeFevre named Fire Division Chief

    CLEVELAND, Ga. – White County has a new Fire Division Chief and his name is Mike LeFevre. White County Public Safety Director, David Murphy made the announcement Wednesday, saying, “After an extensive selection process, and the review of many qualified candidates, we have chosen Mike LeFevre as our new Chief”. LeFevre has served 23 years in […]

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  • Board will make mid-year board appointments Monday

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –Mid-year board appointments will consume much of the agenda when the Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 4:30 pm in the County Administration Building. The appointments include: A member of the Alcohol Beverage Commission; A member of the Board of Elections and Registrations; A member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of […]

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  • Habitat for Humanity will host two informational meetings next week

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Have you ever considered becoming a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity? Or maybe you know someone who can qualify for Habitat for Humanity homeownership. If so, you’re invited to a light supper and informational meeting  at 6 p.m. Monday, May 23 at Saint Marks Catholic Church in Clarkesville and/or Tuesday, May […]

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  • Routine traffic stop is not so routine after all

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on Sunday turned out to be more serious than first expected when the driver, 19-year-old Nicholas Castillo of Gainesville was found to have a gun tucked into his waistband, THC vapes – a Schedule I drug – marijuana, and multiple containers of alcohol. […]

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