• Sautee Nacoochee woman dies in single-vehicle accident

    HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A Sautee Nacoochee woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 17 Thursday around midday. According to the Georgia State Patrol preliminary report, Kelly Renee Wymore, 58, died when her Toyota Tacoma pickup truck veered into the yard of a house on Highway 17 and Fred Pitts Road and struck […]

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  • BOC will consider LED lighting for pickleball courts during Monday meeting

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Commissioners will discuss installing LED lighting at the County’s pickleball courts when they meet in a called meeting and work session Monday, Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Highway. The Board is expected to authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to go forward […]

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  • Sautee man charged with kidnapping, assault

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A Sautee man has been charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, battery, criminal damage to property in the second degree, and possession of a knife during commission of a crime in relation to a domestic incident on Sept. 14. White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 214 Daylilly Dr., Sautee, in reference to […]

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  • White County Public Safety announces new Instagram Page

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –White County has expanded its online presence by adding Instagram. Over the past few months White County Public Safety has put an emphasis on its online presence and has seen significant growth in community engagement via social media platforms. The addition of Instagram allows White the department to share educational and informational […]

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  • BOC to name delegation to ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference Thursday

    WHITE COUNTY Ga. — White County Commissioners are expected to name the voting delegation for the 2022 Association County Commissioners Georgia Legislative Leadership Conference when they meet in a called session Thursday Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. in the County Administration Building, Helen Highway in Cleveland. Other items on the Board’s agenda include: Consideration of […]

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  • Board of Commissioners approved major road improvements this week

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners approved two major road projects during Monday’s work session and called meeting. The Board awarded a contract to Square Deal Enterprises, Inc. for installation of a bottomless aluminum box culvert at Barrett Mill Road in the amount of $247,954. The existing pipes have reached the end of […]

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  • Arrest made in overdose death of Cleveland woman

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a Cleveland woman whose body was discovered in a room at the M Star Hotel on Aug. 19. The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) and the Cleveland Police Department arrested Olaffia Hester, age 27, of Gillsville Wednesday. Hester was […]

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  • White County Rabies Vaccination Clinic Sept. 24

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Office of Public Safety and White County Animal Control are set to host a low-cost rabies clinic on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The event will take place from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the White County Agriculture Center located at 1983 US-129, Cleveland, Georgia 30528. The clinic will offer $15.00 […]

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  • White County Scrap Tire Amnesty Day Oct. 1

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Scrap tires pose a health hazard and are a blight on the community. For that reason, White County will hold a Scrap Tire Amnesty Day on Oct. 1, 2022. Residents of White County can bring their scrap tires to the White County Road Department, 675 Truelove Road in Cleveland between the […]

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  • Graduates of White County’s 2022 Fire Training School honored

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –The White County Office of Public Safety and Fire Services along with friends, family, and community dignitaries gathered to celebrate the graduates of the 2022 Fire Training School presented by White County Fire Services. The graduates recognized were: KyLeigh Johnson, Owen Pitchford, Will Sexton, and Terry Stewart. The evening was commenced by Captain […]

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  • County will introduce new Elections Supervisor

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Commissioners will introduce new County Elections Supervisor Jody Davis to the public when they meet Monday, Aug. 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building The Board will also consider: Dustin Borth’s request to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for 1.107 acres at 10 Caffus Abernathy Road […]

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  • BOC approves millage rollback rate of 9.505

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners approved a millage rollback rate of 9.505 for the tax year 2022 at Tuesday’s called meeting. The rollback is expected to produce $11,169,161 in property tax revenue. A mill equals one dollar of tax on every thousand dollars of taxable value.  A home valued at $342,000 is […]

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  • Cleveland man charged with aggravated assault

    WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County deputies arrested 37-year-old Phillip Gillenwater of Cleveland Wednesday, following a domestic violence incident at 23 Bear Lovers Court. When deputies arrived at the scene, Gillenwater’s mother was visibly injured and he was still in the residence, but refused to exit or communicate. Deputies obtained warrants, entered the home and, […]

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  • Motorcycle accident claims life of Cleveland man

    A motorcycle accident early Sunday morning claimed the life of a Cleveland man. 23-year-old Levi Jacob Sullens was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on Beaver Dam Road in Clarkesville. The fatal crash happened sometime before dawn on Beaver Dam Road off Hwy. 115 in Clarkesville. (now habersham.com) Around 7:41 a.m. on August 21, authorities were […]

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