WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A man that authorities have declined to identify was airlifted to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville after his ultralight plane crashed at Mountain Air Park Friday afternoon. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, witnesses said the plane took off from a private grass runway off Airport Road […]
Read More »ACCG awards Rep. Victor Anderson 2022 Legislative Service Award
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 […]
Read More »LeFevre named White County Fire Chief
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Public Safety Director David Murphy introduced Mike LeFevre as the county’s new fire chief at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Lt. LeFevre has 23 years of experience in fire services, much of that in neighboring Hall County, and is certified as a National Registered Emergency Technician. He has worked […]
Read More »Commissioners approve $31.6 million budget, millage rate of 10.75 remains unchanged
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners approved a $31.6 million FY 2023 budget Monday. Despite an inflation rate of 8.6 percent — the nation’s highest in four decades — and the rising cost of labor and construction materials, commissioners maintained a millage rate of 10.75 percent for the fifth consecutive year. […]
Read More »BOC will present proposed 2022-’23 budget
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will present the proposed FY 2022-’23 budget at a combined work session and called meeting Monday June 27 at 4:30 pm in the White County Administration Building. Other items on the agenda include the introduction of Mike Lefevre as the new Division Chief of Fire Services and […]
Read More »Family Promise of White and Habersham counties will hold Open House June 18
PRESS RELEASE 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 […]
Read More »White County DPS report demonstrates the department’s readiness to respond to emergencies
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A look at the White County Department of Public Safety activity report issued last week demonstrates how active police, fire and emergency medical services personnel have been in protecting the citizens this year. Since the start of 2022, the EMS/911 Communications center has responded to 34,396 requests for service. The Sheriff’s […]
Read More »Two Cleveland men charged with overdose murder
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and White County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Cleveland men on Friday (June 10) who are charged with the overdose murder of Dylan Jimmy Grizzle in White County. Grizzle’s body was discovered at a residence on Gordon Road in Cleveland in November […]
Read More »LeFevre named Fire Division Chief
CLEVELAND, Ga. – White County has a new Fire Division Chief and his name is Mike LeFevre. White County Public Safety Director, David Murphy made the announcement Wednesday, saying, “After an extensive selection process, and the review of many qualified candidates, we have chosen Mike LeFevre as our new Chief”. LeFevre has served 23 years in […]
Read More »Board will make mid-year board appointments Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –Mid-year board appointments will consume much of the agenda when the Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 4:30 pm in the County Administration Building. The appointments include: A member of the Alcohol Beverage Commission; A member of the Board of Elections and Registrations; A member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of […]
Read More »White County accepting applications for Board of Elections and Registration
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for appointment to the Board of Elections and Registration until Friday, June 17 at 5 pm. This will be to fulfill the remainder of a two-year term that will expire Dec. 31, 2022,. Applicant will thereafter be able to apply for reappointment to […]
Read More »Motorcyclist who attempted to elude police hospitalized following a fiery crash
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 […]
Read More »First Responders performed a heroic rescue at Raven Cliff Falls Friday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — First responders from seven jurisdictions, the Georgia State Patrol and the U.S. Forest Service conducted a heroic and dangerous six and a half hour rescue of a female patient who fell approximately 50 feet down Raven Cliff Falls Friday and became wedged in a very narrow gap where the rock faces […]
Read More »Commissioners will ratify contract for new County Manager Joseph Renshaw Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Commissioners are expected to ratify a contract for the new County Manager Joseph Michael Renshaw when it meets Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Highway. The Board is also expected to award the contract for the 2022 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) project […]
Read More »Habitat for Humanity will host two informational meetings next week
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Have you ever considered becoming a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity? Or maybe you know someone who can qualify for Habitat for Humanity homeownership. If so, you’re invited to a light supper and informational meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 23 at Saint Marks Catholic Church in Clarkesville and/or Tuesday, May […]
Read More »Routine traffic stop is not so routine after all
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on Sunday turned out to be more serious than first expected when the driver, 19-year-old Nicholas Castillo of Gainesville was found to have a gun tucked into his waistband, THC vapes – a Schedule I drug – marijuana, and multiple containers of alcohol. […]
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