CLEVELAND, Ga. – Clay Pilgrim of the accounting firm of Rushton Company presented a positive annual audit report to the White County Board of Commissioners during their voting session Monday. Pilgrim said the county is in a strong financial position. “Nothing came to our attention to prevent us from issuing an unmodified or clean opinion […]
Read More »Schools, businesses will conduct severe weather exercise Nov. 6
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Wednesday, Nov. 6, the National Weather Service along with state and local emergency preparedness partners Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), will recognize Georgia’s Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day. Many of you already know, Georgia (and the Southeast region) sees a secondary peak of severe weather typically in late October through November. In support […]
Read More »White County SPLOST collections far exceed projection
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Kevin Hamby presented a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) report during Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. When the program was approved, commissioners anticipated collecting about $19 million. But Hamby said it now appears revenue will total between $24 and $25 million by the end of 2020. “It’s easy to give […]
Read More »Collins tours Parkdale Manufacturing facility in Rabun Gap
Rabun Gap, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (GA-09) visited Parkdale’s recently expanded and upgraded plant in Rabun Gap, one of the largest recent investments in the U.S. textile industry. “Northeast Georgia has long been home to a robust textile industry, and it is heartening to see companies like Parkdale continuing the proud legacy in our […]
Read More »Cleveland City Council set to meet Tuesday
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Cleveland City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Hall Annex. Items to be considered by council are the recision of a letter to the Georgia Department of Pardons and Parole and a contract with Rindt-McDuff for an upgrade at the wastewater plant. Beth Truelove White County Chamber […]
Read More »Qualifying ends for Nov. 5 election in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Qualifying for the Nov. 5 election in Cleveland has ended. Based on information received from election supervisors in Cleveland, the following have qualified to run for election. Mayor Roy “Shan” Ash Ward 1 City Council Nan M. Bowen Ward 2 City Council Annie W. Sutton There is also ballot referendum to […]
Read More »Commissioners will discuss road repairs at Monday meeting
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Road repair and applications for short-term rentals will dominate much of the discussion when the White County Board of Commissioners meets in a combined regular meeting and work session Monday (Aug. 26) at 4:30 pm. Commissioners will consider approval of road project contract change orders for the preparation and paving on Sam […]
Read More »GDOT awards contract for Cleveland Bypass Phase 3
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded 10 construction project contracts in June to the Northeast Region in June that totaled just over $28 million and the largest went to White County. The third phase of the Cleveland Bypass which represents an $11 million investment was awarded to CMES. The project starts at […]
Read More »Republican Robert Crumley will primary Terry Rogers
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Republican Robert Crumley, a White County resident has announced his campaign for District 10 State Representative, the seat Terry Rogers has held since a special election in 2011. Crumley has never campaigned for office himself but he has a good understanding of what it takes to manage a political campaign, having served […]
Read More »BOC meets twice Thursday to consider 2019 millage rate
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will hold split sessions Thursday (July 18) with a public hearing on the 2019 millage rate at 8 a.m., followed by a called meeting at 6 p.m. The millage rate is scheduled to be adopted on Aug. 5. Other items to be considered during tomorrow’s morning […]
Read More »Final Fourth of July Holiday traffic toll
GEORGIA STATE PATROL PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA — Traffic crashes across Georgia during the July Fourth holiday travel period resulted in 26 traffic deaths. This year, the holiday travel period was 102 hours long. It began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. Statewide, Georgia State Troopers […]
Read More »House passes Collins’ Project Safe Neighborhoods amendment
WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) offered an amendment to restore funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods, a Department of Justice initiative that has helped reduce violent crime in Georgia and throughout communities nationwide Wednesday. Democrats did not fund Project Safe Neighborhoods in H.R. 3055, the Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, […]
Read More »Williams charged with battery, cruelty to children
CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County authorities have charged Joesph Patrick Williams, 27 of Cleveland, with battery, one count of cruelty to children in the first degree and three counts of cruelty to children in the third degree. Deputies with White County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence on White Street on May 27 by […]
Read More »White County Commissioners will meet Tuesday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will have another busy agenda when they meet in a combined work session and regular meeting Tuesday (June 4) in the White County Administration Building. Commissioners will consider the proposal for architectural services from BCA Architects for the courthouse renovation and expansion project. Also […]
Read More »Saturday morning storm knocks down trees, power lines in White County
CLEVELAND, Ga. — A thunderstorm that swept through White County Saturday morning damaged a church building, knocked down trees and power lines, left roadways blocked and about 1,100 Habersham Electric Membership Corporation members without power. The company’s crews worked throughout the weekend to restore power. According to Habersham EMC’s website, nine power poles were broken […]
Read More »Georgia EPD burning ban begins today
ATLANTA, Ga. – Georgia’s open burning ban began in 54 Georgia counties today The ban prohibits citizens and businesses from burning yard and land-clearing debris from May 1 through September 30. This is in addition to the rule that prohibits the burning of household garbage. Burning household garbage is never allowed anywhere in Georgia. Ground-level […]
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