Mid-Term Election Results

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The voters of White County have placed their votes and this is the result for the mid-term elections in White County.

White County Board of Education District 2 and District 4, Enotah Justical Circuit District Attorney, Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, County Commissioner District 2 and 3, House Bill 498 and 997, House Resolution 594 and 134, and the referendum for package sales of distilled spirits are the local elections that have been decided.

The Board of Education District 2 incumbent is John Solmon. The Board of Education District 4 incumbent is Linda Ereble. The Enotah Justical Circuit District Attorney incumbent is Jeff Langley. The Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor incumbent is David B. Sills.

The County Commissioner for District 2 is Lyn Holcomb. The incumbent for County Commissioner District 3 is Edwin Nix.

House bill 498 is approved, and House bill 997 is approved. House Resolution 594 is approved and resolution 134 is approved. The referendum for package sales of distilled spirits is approved.

The state-wide election results for White County are for the Senate, Commissioner of Insurance, Governor, State School Superintend, Lt. Governor, Commissioner of Labor, Secretary of State, House of Representatives District 8 and 9, Attorney General, State Senate District 50 and 51, Commissioner of Agriculture, and United States House of Representative District 9.

The voters of White County have picked Herschel Walker for Senate. For the Commissioner of Insurance, they have selected John King. The State School Superintend is Richard Woods. For the Governor of Georgia Brain Kemp. The Attorney General is Chris Carr.

For the Lt. Governor White County has selected Burt Jones. The Commissioner of Labor is Bruce Thompson. The House of Representatives District 8 is Stan Gunter. The incumbent for the House of Representatives for District 9 is Will Wade. For the Secretary of State, White County has selected Brad Raffensperger.

The Attorney General that the voters of White County have selected is blank. The State Senator for District 50 is Bo Hatchett. The State Senator for District 51 is the incumbent Steve Gooch. The Commissioner of Agriculture is Tyler Harper. The United States House of Representatives for District 9 is Andrew Cylde.

These are the results from the White County voters to keep up with state-wide election results for every county in Georgia go to https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/115465/web.307039/#/summary. They will be reported there as soon as each county is finished counting its ballots.

 

Warriors Dominate the Spartans, get 1st Region Win

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The Warriors used a 49-point first half to dominate West Hall, 56-14. Fowler has now put together back-to-back +100-yard performances and Tripp Nix found his stride as he added 4 TDs of his own. White County had 405 yards on 40 plays while West Hall managed just 319 yards on 45 plays. White County quickly took control of this one with a 28-point first quarter and if that wasn’t enough, they added another 21 points in the 2nd quarter to head into the half up 49-0. West Hall was able to add two 4th quarter scores in garbage time.

Wins have been hard to come by for West Hall this season as they now fall to 1-6 (0-3) on the year and have a -133-point differential in just 3 regions games. As for White County, they were able to pick up a much-needed win in region play as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive. They are now 3-4 (1-2) on the year and find themselves tied 5th with Pickens in the region standings.

Game Notes

White County dominated every aspect of the game. The offense accumulated over 400 yards while the defense forced 4 turnovers and shut out West Hall in the first 3 quarters of the game. As mentioned, QB Tripp Nix was finally able to produce like he did before region play, as he added 4 total TDs. Nix was 4/4 for 153 yards and 2 TDs in the air while he also added 61 yards on three runs and another 2 TDs. Ryan Fowler added 121 yards on 6 attempts and 2 TDs and Braxton Anderson added another TD on the ground. Fowler now has over 300 yards in his last two games. Caysen Duvall was able to get it done on special teams as he took it to the house on a 61-yard punt return TD. Vondre Nelson led the team in receiving with 75 yards on two catches and a TD and Colton Turner was able to haul in a big 50-yard TD pass from Nix in the third quarter.

West Hall has now lost their last 5 games and perhaps players and fans alike are ready for the season to be over. The Spartans have a -189-point differential in their 7 games this season. The defense has not been able to find their footing and it appears West Hall is destined to finish at the bottom of this tough region. Neither Maxpreps nor Hudl had individual stats posted for West Hall.

Look Ahead

West Hall will host Pickens County in what appears to be their best chance at a region win. Pickens County is now 2-5 (1-2) after a shocking region upset over Gilmer. As for the Warriors, they will host the Lumpkin County Indians who are 6-1 (2-1) and are fresh off a Bye Week.

Stephens County Dominates the Warriors

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Tripp Nix still managed to be productive, but ultimately the Indians would work their way to a big win, 53-14. This one was over in the first half as the Indians took a 44-7 lead into halftime. The crazy stat on this game is according to Maxpreps, Stephens County scored 53 points on just 270 yards and no defensive TDs. White County turned the ball over 5 times in this one and Stephens County forced two safeties.

Team Notes

Nix worked in this one again, leading this offense. He had 111 yards in the air and added another 43 yards on the ground, leading the rushing attack. He did however, throw 2 INT and fumbled the ball away. Kane Lowery led the team in receiving yards with 63, but he also fumbled the ball away. On the defensive side, they did force one fumble and limited the dynamic Indians offense to just 270 yards.

As for Stephens County, Ben Stowe had a decent game throwing 10/20 for 213 yards and 3 TDs. Javin Gordon added 4 rushing TDs and 56 yards on the ground. Senior Cam’ron Lacy hauled in all three TD passes from Stowe and finished with 4 receptions and 96 yards. The defense did its job really limiting Nix and the rest of thee Warriors offense.

Look Ahead

Stephens County will head into their Bye Week sitting at 4-1 and then will open up region play at Monroe on 09/30. As for White County, they will also enter their Bye Week with a huge region game with Dawson County on the horizon.

Victim of ultralight crash died Sunday

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Lee Olson, 79 of Gainesville died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Sunday as a result of injuries suffered when his ultralight plane crashed on a private airstrip south of Cleveland Friday afternoon.

The Federal Aviation Administration conducted an investigation but a preliminary incident report indicated the cause of the crash is undetermined.

White County Public Safety Director David Murphy said witnesses told first responders the ultralight took off from Mountain Air Park, made a hard left bank, and then struck the roof of a hangar building before crashing into an adjacent driveway.

ACCG awards Rep. Victor Anderson 2022 Legislative Service Award

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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 District 10 in the Georgia General Assembly and work closely with ACCG to ensure that smart, efficient and effective legislation is considered,” said Rep. Anderson. “ACCG is a valuable resource and advocate for county government and their constituents. It is a pleasure to work alongside ACCG to pass legislation that protects Georgians and provides the tools and resources needed by Georgia’s county commissioners and staff.”

The ACCG Legislative Service Awards program honors state House and Senate members for their work during each legislative session. Rep. Anderson, a former Habersham County commissioner, chaired the 2021 House Study Committee on Annexation and sponsored House Bill 1461 during the 2022 legislative session, legislation supported by ACCG.

Through HB 1461, Rep. Anderson seeks to make improvements to the state’s annexation arbitration law and recognize that all impacted citizens should have their voices heard in annexation disputes. He is a member of the House Governmental Affairs Committee and has assisted ACCG with many bills impacting county government, home rule and county taxpayers.

The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf of county officials and their communities by providing public policy and legislative advocacy, leadership development, civic and community engagement initiatives, insurance and retirement programs that specialize in local government needs and other cost-saving programs. Formed in 1914 when county officials came together to help fund the state’s first highway department, ACCG today serves as a catalyst for advancing Georgia’s counties. For more information, go to www.accg.org.

Family Promise of White and Habersham counties will hold Open House June 18

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CLEVELAND, Ga.– On June 18, Family Promise of White & Habersham will host an Open House at their new facility in Cleveland now ready to serve homeless children and their families.

Located at 403 W Kytle Street, Cleveland, Family Promise invites their friends in Northeast Georgia to join them this Saturday, June 18 for a Grand Opening Celebration and first look of The Promise House. Family Promise is excited to celebrate this milestone with the community that has faithfully supported their ministry during its first 10 years of service and looks forward to many more!

Where:  The Promise House at 403 W Kytle Street, Cleveland ( **Parking available at Jack P. Nix Elementary School** )

When:  Saturday, June 18 between 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Contact:  Martie Brooks, Executive Director  –  706.969.0854  –  [email protected]

More information about Family Promise of White & Habersham can be found on their Facebook page.

Motorcyclist who attempted to elude police hospitalized following a fiery crash

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A 49-year-old Clermont man suffered second-degree burns Monday after he crashed his motorcycle on US Hwy. 129 at Tommy Cowart Road in White County. No other vehicle was involved in the accident.

According to a Georgia State Patrol report, Bruce E. Morgan’s 2001 Honda CBR motorcycle was engulfed in flames when they arrived at approximately 8:25 pm and Morgan was airlifted to the hospital.

Earlier in the evening, a Dawson County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop Morgan’s vehicle for no registration on Ga. 400 near the Lumpkin County line. The deputy experienced radio trouble; lost sight of Morgan’s motorcycle and broke off the chase.

Morgan, who was not being pursued at the time of the crash, will be charged with fleeing and attempt to elude and driving with a suspended license.

 

 

 

Man who fled from White County deputies crashes, suffers minor injuries

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville man who fled from deputies in White County Tuesday crashed his vehicle in Habersham County and wound up in Northeast Georgia Medical Center with minor injuries.

A White County deputy attempted to stop the 30-year-old Eulon Carter Burns near Putnam Road and Garrison Drive south of Cleveland when they noticed equipment violations on his 1998 Ford Explorer. But when Burns sped away, the deputy lost track of the vehicle.

Habersham County officers then located the vehicle and reported to White County that Burns wrecked on Cool Springs Road. He was transported to the Gainesville hospital and now faces multiple violations in both White and Habersham County.

 

White County under fire weather watch

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County along with all of north and central Georgia is under a FIRE WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, March 26th.  A fire weather watch means that there is high potential for the development of critical fire weather condition.  Listen for later forecasts and possible RED FLAG WARNINGS.

White County Emergency Management discourages any outdoor burning for tomorrow, and if you chose to do so, you must follow the Outdoor Burning Guidelines listed below:

Remember SSTAR!

Space – Keep fires at least 25 feet from woodlands and forest
Space – Keep fires at least 50 feet from homes and other structures
Time – No burning before sunrise or after sunset
Attendance – Someone must be on-site until fire is extinguished

Reasonable precautions –

Keep tools and measures in place to prevent escaped fire;
Keep a continuous pressurized water source on site;
Create a man-made or natural barrier to contain fire;
Keep hand tools/fire-containing equipment on site

Weather awareness: No burning on NWS red flag warning days, Fire Danger designation of hazardous conditions – High/Extreme days, low relative humidity days, high winds, etc.

Remember the 5 responsibilities you have & must legally take when you burn hand piled debris.

Stay tuned to local media, and our county website (www.whitecountyga.gov) for additional information and possible warnings.

 

 

7AAA Boys All Region Teams Released- White County’s Jadon Yeh Named POY

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The 7AAA Boys All Region Teams have been released for 2021-2022. White County’s Junior Guard Jadon Yeh has been named the Region Player of the year, and Miles Kendall of North Hall has been named the Coach of The Year.

All Region 1st Team

Carlos Marlow (Cherokee Bluff)

Luke Mulberry (Dawson County)

Bryce Bracco (East Forsyth)

Matthew Rouse (East Forsyth)

Cade Carter (Gilmer County)

Ethan Banks (Gilmer County)

Jones Harris (Lumpkin County)

Cal Faulkner (Lumpkin County)

Robert Terry (North Hall)

Andrew Bales (North Hall)

Elijah Gaddy (North Hall)

Owen Jenkins (West Hall)

Silas Mulligan (White County)

Kenny Simpson (White County)

Honorable Mention

Boston Kersh (Cherokee Bluff)

Caden Reed (Dawson County)

Trey Harvey (Dawson County)

Davey Hyams (East Forsyth)

Lewis Mulkey (Gilmer County)

Luke Sanders (North Hall)

Andrew Malin (West Hall)

White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/30 – 2/6/2022

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Arrest report with photos provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

White County accident kills Mt. Airy woman

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –The Georgia State Patrol reported that a single vehicle accident Thursday afternoon has claimed the life of 72-year-old Mildred Dyann Roach of Mount Airy.

According to the incident report, the accident happened at 3:38 p.m. on Webster Lake Road as Ms. Roach attempted to navigate a left-hand curve while driving a Chevy Colorado east. The vehicle went off the right shoulder of the roadway, down an embankment and flipped over. She died as a result of her injuries

The Georgia State Patrol said the accident happened at about 3:38 PM. on Webster Lake Road. Mildred Dyann Roach, 72, died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.

An unidentified person was also injured in the accident but authorities have not released that persons name.

 

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Feb. 7-11

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WHITE COUNTY, Ga.– Starting Feb. 7, White County  will recognize the week of February 7-11 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Each day White County Public Safety will provide information, tips and links on
their Facebook page, facebook.com/whitecountyema.

Each year White County receives threats of severe weather in the form of thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning and flooding. This week serves as a reminder to review emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards.

Monday, February 7th focuses on Family Preparedness. Have a plan for when severe weather strikes.

Purchase a NOAA weather radio and be sure your mobile device receives Wireless Emergency Alerts. Residents can also sign up for weather alerts from Code Red by visiting http://www.whitecountyga.gov/public-safety and clicking the link for “Receive Emergency Notifications.”

Tuesday, February 8th focuses on Thunderstorm Storm Safety. Learn the difference between a watch and a warning.

Wednesday, February 9th focuses on Tornado Safety. Weather permitting, White County will participate in the monthly testing of Tornado Sirens. Statewide schools, businesses and other groups are encouraged to practice their severe weather/tornado safety actions and procedures.

Thursday, February 10th focuses on Lightening Safety. Learn what to do when lightening threatens your area.

Friday, February 11th focuses on Flash Flooding & Flood Safety. Learn what to do if trapped by moving water.

White County Public Safety Director David Murphy said Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a good time for individuals, families, schools and businesses to evaluate their preparedness for a severe weather event.

For more information and assistance, you may call White County Public Safety at 706-865-9500.

White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/23 – 1/30/2022

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Arrest report with photos provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/17 – 1/23/2022

Arrest Reports, Police & Government

Arrest report with photos provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/10 – 1/17/2022

Arrest Reports, Police & Government

Arrest report with photos provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

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