CLEVELAND, Ga. – The first order of business when the City Council meets Monday (Jan. 6) at 6:30 p.m. will be the call for a special election to replace Mayor Shan Ash who announced his resignation on Dec. 30. In a resignation letter addressed “to whom it may concern” Ash said his resignation was “due […]
Read More »Former Old Silver Spur Skating Rink destroyed by fire
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A skating rink that used to be a very popular gathering place for young people in White County was completely destroyed by fire early this morning (Jan. 3). At approximately 2 a.m., firefighters from White County, the City of Cleveland and Lee Arrendale responded to a fire at 33 Roller Rink Road […]
Read More »WCSO deputies sieze heroin, meth and marijuana during Sunday traffic stop
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A traffic stop near Tesnatee Gap Road and Frances Drive Sunday evening resulted in the confiscation of a quantity of heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and the arrest of 34-year-old Jeremiah Daniel Mitchell, of Gainesville, a convicted felon. White County Sheriff’s Office was warned to be on the lookout for a Jeep Compass which […]
Read More »TMU names Bucky Kennedy Campus Pastor
PRESS RELEASE By: Jenny Gregory Truett McConnell University (TMU) announces Evangelist Bucky Kennedy as Campus Pastor to begin Spring semester 2020. “Our TMU family recognized earlier this academic year the incredible need of a campus pastor,” said TMU President Dr. Emir Caner.” The position will reach those on campus–staff and students–who need a word of […]
Read More »WCSO searching for man who set fire at Solid Rock Baptist Church on Christmas
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who set a fire outside the Solid Rock Baptist Church on Christmas. Capt. Rick Kelley said surveillance videos show a white male walked behind the church, poured gas on the back side of the church and set […]
Read More »Cleveland Mayor Shan Ash resigns effective immediately
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Shan Ash who ran unopposed for a second term as Cleveland’s mayor in this year’s municipal election abruptly resigned today, citing “unforeseen recent events.” In Ash’s letter of resignation obtained via an open records request, he wrote: “Much has been accomplished in the past four years. It is my hope that my […]
Read More »BOC kicks off New Year with busy agenda Monday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will kick off the New Year with a hectic schedule when they meet in a combined work session and regular meeting Monday (Jan. 6) at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building. Leading off the agenda will be consideration of the purchase of elections equipment for […]
Read More »EPD ends Level 1 Drought Response in most counties
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga. — As a result of recent rainfall and improving conditions, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is ending its Level 1 Drought Response in 103 Georgia counties, including Dawson, Lumpkin and White. The decision means that almost all Georgians will return to a non-drought outdoor water use schedule. “Rain continues to […]
Read More »Sunday fires keep firefighters busy
PRESS RELEASE CLEVELAND, Ga. — It was a very busy weekend for firefighters from the White County, Cleveland, Helen fire departments. Just a little after 9 a.m. Sunday, White County Fire Services was dispatched to 2051 Helen Hwy, Yonah Burger for reported smoke coming from the ceiling. Fire Stations for White County, Cleveland and Helen […]
Read More »Sen. Gooch’s bill condemns impeachment of President
ATLANTA (December 18, 2019) | Earlier today, Sen. Steve Gooch (R– Dahlonega) pre-filed Senate Resolution LC 112 0167 condemning the Congress of the United States for their impeachment proceedings against Donald J. Trump. This resolution was pre-filed Wednesday (Dec. 18) by Gooch, John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) and Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta). “Politics hit […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners to hold called meeting Tuesday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting Tuesday (Dec. 17) at 8 a.m. in the County Administration Building, 1235 Helen Highway. The Board will consider a request by Robert McClure for a conditional use permit at 1111 Satterfield Road in Cleveland to enter into the county’s short-term rental […]
Read More »U.S. Forest Service Announces Foothills Landscape Project
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. Forest Service released its environmental analysis for the Foothills Landscape Project. The project is designed to maintain and restore healthy forest, habitat and watershed within the Chattahoochee National Forest in portions of Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Rabun and White Counties. Beginning in 2016, partners and community members from […]
Read More »White County to establish Board of Elections Monday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to be presented to the Georgia General Assembly for the creation of a Board of Elections and Registration when it meets in a combined work session and regular meeting Monday (Dec. 2) at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building. Commissioners […]
Read More »Trio charged with distribution of methamphetamine
LUMPKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA, Ga. – On Tuesday (Nov. 12), the Lumpkin County Sheriff Office and Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office executed a search warrant at 246 Abercrombie Road. This search warrant service occurred after an extensive investigation into the criminal activities of Cameron Blake McCallum, 24, and his distribution […]
Read More »WCPS, GEMA encourage winter weather preparedness
CLEVELAND, Ga. –Georgia continues to prepare and be better equipped for each winter season, and this year is no different White County along with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, are encouraging Georgians to take time to get ready for possible inclement weather emergencies this winter. “Winter Weather Preparedness Week is a great […]
Read More »Cleveland man charged with battery — family violence
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Tazarie Keshon Richie, 39, is charged with battery – family violence after he allegedly struck his 22-year-old live-in girlfriend, Amber Britt, in the face during an argument at their residence at 746 Danny Palmer Road Nov. 19. Investigator Anthony Sims of the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check requested […]
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