WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners said goodbye to two long time county employees then welcomed their replacements during a combined called meeting and work session Monday (Apr. 27). County Manager Michael Melton is retiring at the end of this week and will be replaced by Jason Cobb. Also, Fire Chief […]
Read More »Adams Barber Shop was one of the first businesses to reopen Monday
CLERMONT, Ga. – At midday the little, three-chair barber shop in Clermont was empty Monday which was a bit of a shock since it had been closed for four weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and men were anxious to get a haircut. So why no customers? After all, owner Jimmy Adams is the best […]
Read More »Do not microwave your PPE!
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — On Tuesday afternoon around 1 p.m., White County fire units with automatic aid from City of Cleveland, City of Helen, and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade 1, responded to a reported camper fire in the Mountain Lakes Resort north of Cleveland. On scene, firefighters found that there was no visible smoke in […]
Read More »Fire destroys White County residence
On Sunday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., White County fire units from Station 2 responded to a reported residential fire at 2718 Goat Neck Road in Cleveland. Automatic Aid was received from the City of Cleveland and Lee Arrendale Correction Institute (L.A.C.I.). Upon arrival, the 2,000 sq foot home was totally involved; firefighters started a defensive […]
Read More »Murphy warns city, county officials to brace for very serious weather system
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Public Safety Director David Murphy briefed city and county officials Saturday (April 11) on a severe weather system that has the potential to be in the top five most severe systems in the last 10 years. “Comparing to the last 15 events of similar nature, this storm system is […]
Read More »Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The National Weather Service at Peachtree City issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia at 5 a.m. Sunday (April 12). There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, across much of north and central Georgia this afternoon through early Monday morning, with a moderate risk for […]
Read More »White County tornado sheltering guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic
PRESS RELEASE White County Government Office of Public Safety – Emergency Management Division FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David Murphy, Director of Emergency Management (706) 865-9500 Fri., April 10, 2020 3 p.m. WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Emergency Management will be monitoring and responding to potential severe weather outbreaks over Sunday Afternoon and into Monday. […]
Read More »Red Flag Warning in effect for north and central Georgia
ATLANTA – The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning at 3 p.m. today (April 9) for north and Central Georgia. The warning will remain in effect until Friday (April 10) at 8 p.m. * Affected Area…North and central Georgia. Northwest around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Relative Humidity…20 to 25 […]
Read More »Severe thunderstorm watch in effect
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lumpkin, White, Habersham, Rabun, Towns, Union, Fannin and Gilmer counties. Damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour can be experienced along with large hail of up to 2 inches and isolated tornado. At 4:25 a.m., White County Public Safety […]
Read More »New app will deliver emergency notices to White County residents
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Through an existing contract with OnSolve LLC, will begin delivering public safety alerts through the company’s public safety app of choice, the CodeRED Mobile Alert. The app, which is a free download on the App Store and Google Play, will allow White County residents and visitors to receive free emergency, missing […]
Read More »White County orders out-of-town visitors to leave
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Out-of-town visitors staying at overnight accommodations in White County are ordered to leave by noon Saturday (Apr. 4). In a called teleconference meeting Thursday, the White County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to its COVID-19 State of Emergency Resolution that closes all hotels/motels, inns, short-term vacation rental cabins, campgrounds, recreational […]
Read More »Confirmed COVID-19 cases now 3,817
ATLANTA — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose sharply during the evening as the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 785 cases since 7 p.m. Monday (March 30). Tuesday’s noon report indicates there are 3,817 confirmed cases. 818 people have been hospitalized and 108 have died from the disease. The number of confirmed […]
Read More »Warning: County will enforce closure of Yonah Mountain Trailhead
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County officials are posting notices and barricading the area of Chambers Road at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in anticipation of persons within and outside of the county using the USFS trail. The USFS closed several trailheads in the region due to social distancing requirements in place by local, state and […]
Read More »Public Safety Director says not all coronavirus cases are being reported
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – According the Georgia Department of Public Health, (DPH) as of noon today (March 30) White County had only one confirmed case of COVID-19 but Public Safety Director David Murphy said he believes there are more. The DPH reported 2,809 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia today with 87 deaths. During […]
Read More »BOC names Jason Cobb county manager
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners held a special called teleconference meeting this morning (March 30) and approved the contract of new County Manager Jason Lee Cobb.Cobb comes to White County from the City of Eastman where he was the City Manager. He will be paid $110,000 annually plus $5,000 relocation […]
Read More »Doug Collins statement on CARES Act
WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement after the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “In recent weeks, this crisis has devastated our families, our communities, and our entire way of life. Americans are suffering, our health care workers are exhausted, and businesses are struggling. Americans need […]
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