WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –White County Public Safety Director David Murphy received very good news this week from the Georgia StormReady Advisory Board in the form of the following letter: “I would like to congratulate you on your jurisdiction’s StormReady re-recognition. It is clearly the result of your vision, leadership, hard work, and commitment to the […]
Read More »Tray Mountain wildfire keeps firefighters busy
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Fire units were summoned to Tray Mountain Tuesday afternoon around 5 p.m. Upon arrival they found a fire moving up the mountain with two potential exposures in danger. White County with automatic aid from Helen City Fire made a break around the fire and structures with air blowers and […]
Read More »Leprechaun Throw-Down Axe Throwing Tourney Mar. 17 will benefit Family Promise of White and Habersham
CLEVELAND, Ga — Family Promise of White and Habersham is a501(c)3 non-profit and the only homeless shelter serving local homeless families with children in White County. On St. Patrick’s Day, Mar. 17, all while Family Promise is proud to partner with Highway To Hell’n, Yonah Burger and Tantrum Brewing Company to host the first Leprechaun Throw-Down […]
Read More »Firefighters battle wildfire on Yonah Mountain
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters were busy on Sunday afternoon protecting homes from a wildfire on Yonah Mountain, caused by a malfunctioning flu pipe from a residence. Units were summoned to 4092 Helen Hwy to a reported brush fire with exposures. Firefighters from White County, City of Cleveland, City of Helen, Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade […]
Read More »2-year-old suffers serious dog bite injuries after walking away from home
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – On Friday, Mar. 5, White County Sheriff’s Office responded to 243 Hiawatha Hills Rd. in reference to a missing 2-year old, who had been missing for a short period of time. As Deputies arrived, they were met by the child’s mother and another adult, who had located the child […]
Read More »No injuries are reported in Friday fire on Monroe Ridge
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Fire Services was dispatched to a chimney fire at 553 Monroe Ridge Drive at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26th. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a 2,000 square foot rental cabin 30 percent involved with fire through the roof, firefighters made a defensive attack until more […]
Read More »Firefighters battle Long Mountain Fire
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –Yesterday’s beautiful spring weather brought warm temperatures, low humidity and a gentle breeze which the National Weather Service labeled a HIGH FIRE DANGER DAY. At 5:13PM, White County received a reported woods fire on Long Mountain Trail which turns off Jeb Drive off Hwy 115 W. The fire was […]
Read More »Multiple law enforcement agencies seize drugs, weapons
HALL COUNTY, Ga. – Law enforcement agencies from Lumpkin, White and Hall counties joined forces with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) to remove three pounds of methamphetamine and nine firearms off the street Tuesday (Feb. 23.). After a four-month investigation, ARDEO agents served a search warrant at 7058 Britt Gailey Road in Clermont […]
Read More »Cleveland woman charged with drug trafficking
WHITE COUNTY, Ga — A 60-year-old Cleveland woman was arrested following a two-month drug investigation on February 17. Mary Pamela Clay, 60, of Cleveland, GA was charged with trafficking of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with Intent to distribute. Also assisting with the investigation were the White County Sheriff’s Office, Cleveland Police Department and Lumpkin County […]
Read More »Public Safety will replace aging vehicles
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to replace two aging vehicles for the Public Safety Department during a called meeting and work session Monday (Feb. 22). Public Safety Director David Murphy requested the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer for EMA/911 to replace a 2007 Ford Crown Vic and a 2001 […]
Read More »Winter weather advisory in effect in White, Lumpkin until Thursday morning
ATLANTA — A Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service will remain in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 17) until 7 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 18). * WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE…Fannin, Union, Towns, Lumpkin and White Counties. * WHEN…From 7 PM this […]
Read More »Three arrested in robbery at Knights Inn
Cleveland Police Department Press Release On Jan. 20, at approximately 6 a.m. officers with the Cleveland Police Department responded to a robbery at the Knights Inn located at 244 South Main Street, Cleveland. Upon arrival officers learned that Jessica Neal and Dustin Wacaster of Gainesville, had been in a motel room with James Grant and […]
Read More »White County deputies chase, arrest burglary suspect
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Alert White County deputies arrested a Cleveland man who is suspected of burglary Tuesday. According to a White County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies had been searching for Corey Franklin Cantrell for several weeks in connection with a burglary investigation. While searching for Cantrell, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of […]
Read More »Cleveland man charged with battery, stalking
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A Cleveland man has been charged with battery, family violence, aggravated stalking, resisting arrest and cruelty to children, following a domestic violence incident on Ivy Hills Drive on Jan. 14. White County deputies were called to the scene shortly after midnight where they were confronted by an angry Danny Ramey, age […]
Read More »Fire damages home on Partin Road
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Fire Services were dispatched to a residential fire at 317 Partin Rd in Cleveland at 12:37 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. County fire stations 4, 5, 2 and mutual aid from City of Cleveland Fire responded to the incident. Upon arrival of first unit, found a two-story approximately […]
Read More »Cleveland man charged with burglary
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — On Jan. 23, the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to 120 Wildwood Trl., Cleveland in reference to a burglary. Deputies spoke with the victim, who stated the suspect fled from the residence, when they arrived home. The victim advised the suspect previously forced entry into the residence and took […]
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