ATLANTA — Sen. Steve Gooch (R– Dahlonega) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve as Chair of the Senate Evaluating E-Scooters and Other Innovative Mobility Options for Georgians Study Committee. “I want to thank Lt. Governor Duncan for appointing me as Chair of this very important study committee,” said Sen. Gooch. “Alternatives […]
Read More »White County deputies assist in arrest of two individuals wanted in Hall County
CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Monday, (June 10) Deputy Robert Allums was called to a residence at 694 where he assisted Hall County deputies in arresting Dylan Anthony Forrester, a wanted felon, and Baylee Free who was wanted on a Hall County warrant. Upon arriving at 694 Wauka Ridge, Allums met a Hall County deputy and […]
Read More »Authorities seize illegal narcotics with street value of $4,430
Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office News Release CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Wednesday, June 5th, 2019, the Cleveland Police Department, White County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) arrested three individuals following a joint investigation. This investigation led authorities to the area of Duke’s Creek Cabins. […]
Read More »Firefighters respond to rekindled fire on Bell Shadows
CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Thursday (June 6) White County and City of Cleveland firefighters were dispatched to a fire at a single-wide mobile home on Bell Shadows that rekindled from the previous day. On arrival, there was smoke coming from the residence and upon further investigation, firefighters found that the ceiling portion of the kitchen […]
Read More »Truett McConnell ranks third among online colleges
PRESS RELEASE By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. – While the online program at Truett McConnell University (TMU) has not yet met the ten-year mark, the university was recently ranked third in best online college programs in Georgia. The distinction was made by EDsmart with consideration of over 70 public colleges, universities, and technical colleges, […]
Read More »Cleveland man arrested in internet sex crimes crackdown
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Justin Myers, 22 of Cleveland, has been arrested along with 30 others in Georgia in a nationwide crackdown on child internet sex crimes conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Myers was arrested last month by White County deputies for failing to register as a sex offender and other […]
Read More »Rushton Co. to present 2018-2019 audit report Monday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will meet in a regular voting session Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building. Clay Pilgrim of the Rushton Company will present the annual financial audit for the fiscal year 2018-2019 and Kevin Hamby, the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) manager, […]
Read More »4th Annual Great Helen Duck Race set Oct. 19
PRESS RELEASE HELEN, Ga. On Oct. 19 – during the peak weekend of Oktoberfest – Family Promise of White & Habersham will launch its most exciting FUN-raising event of the year — THE GREAT HELEN DUCK RACE! This is an event you won’t want to miss out on as we launch 2,400 unsinkable little yellow […]
Read More »TMU students see major upgrades as they return for fall
By Jenny Gregory With the new fall semester underway, students and visitors have enjoyed campus improvements made over the summer. Before the semester began, President Emir Caner and Director of Facilities Management Justin Coalley announced these additions as well as plans for the coming year. Dorm upgrades Merritt and Otwell Halls, both female dorms, received […]
Read More »Rep. Collins hosts symposium on mental health resources
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) hosted a symposium at Lanier Technical College Wednesday to explore mental health resources for first responders. In 2018, at least 159 first responders nationwide died from suicide — nearly 10% more than the total number of line-of-duty deaths resulting from causes such as assault, vehicle accidents, heart attacks, and […]
Read More »Dr. Drake adds Alumni Relations to responsibilities at TMU
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University has hired a new Director of Alumni Relations within the TMU family. Dr. David Drake, Director of Church Relations accepted the position as an addition to his existing role. “My goal is to help the alumni association understand the importance of their role as alumni for the sake of […]
Read More »GBI Child Fatality Review Unit urges “safe sleep” environments for infants
Decatur, GA (July 10, 2019) – As parents, it is very tempting to want to place your infant in your bed so you can comfort them and feel “safe” while they sleep. Georgia Child Fatality Review urges parents to resist this temptation. Regardless of warnings, last year more than 100 infants died in Georgia as […]
Read More »Simple seat belt violation leads to police chase, multiple charges
CLEVELAND, Ga. — What should have been a minor traffic stop for a seat belt violation last week led to a four-mile police pursuit and 18-year-old Dakota Summers being charged with more than 15 traffic violations. White County deputy Christopher Casey observed Summers traveling east on Westmoreland Road in a black Ford Escape at approximately […]
Read More »Planning Commission work session set Tuesday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Planning Commission will hold a work session on Tuesday (May 28) at 6 p.m. in the White County Sr. Center 1239 Helen Hwy to hear a series of variance requests. Karson Coker has requested a variance for a sign area on property located at 3216 Hwy 75 South in […]
Read More »Tony Perkins addresses TMU’s largest graduating class
PRESS RELEASE by Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. – Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, ordained minister, US Marine Corps veteran, and nationally recognized speaker delivered Truett McConnell University’s (TMU) commencement address to 143 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates, Saturday. The class of 2019 carried great significance, not only as the school’s largest graduating […]
Read More »Saturday is dedication day for the new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Saturday (May 4) will be a day many White County residents, especially the youngsters, will remember for a lifetime. At 10 a.m. the county will dedicate the sparkling new Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex with its four new ballfields and concession stands. Prior to the dedication, proud parents and friends will cheer as […]
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