ROBERTSTOWN — State Route 75 between Robertstown and Unicoi Gap has reopened. Some 30 Georgia Department of Transportation workers hauled in dirt and large rocks to give support to embankments that had been washed away by the torrential rains that hit the area earlier this week. A press release issued by Katie Strickland of the […]
Read More »Flash flooding already occurring in White County
CLEVELAND, Ga. –The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended the Flash Flood Warning for White County until 10 a.m. As of 5:22 a.m. today, Doppler radar estimates and automated rain gauges indicated three to six inches of rain have fallen across the warned area in the last 24 hours, with locally higher amounts […]
Read More »Rental cabin fire believed to be accidental
SAUTEE, Ga. – A fire that completely destroyed a rental cabin Sunday evening is determined to be accidental. White County Fire Department was called to the scene around 10 p.m. When the first units arrived, the cabin at 202 Clarice Lane was fully involved. Occupants of the cabin advised E-911 Dispatch that the side of […]
Read More »Recent vote against recording school board meetings was a setback for open government
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Board of Education’s 3-2 vote against making a video recording of its meetings and placing it on the school system website, was a setback for open government. It will not have the intended consequences and could easily be reversed in 2019, depending on the outcome of next week’s election. […]
Read More »Helen man charged with practicing medicine without license
HELEN, Ga. — White County authorities along with the Helen Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at a doctor’s office on South Main Street Tuesday and charged Ronald Wheeler with practicing medicine without a license. The newly opened business belonged to Wheeler and Dr. Ben Johnson. Captain Rick Kelley of […]
Read More »Hill says he would beat Cagle in a runoff
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Former U.S. Army Ranger and Georgia State Senator Hunter Hill predicted Wednesday he would defeat Lt. Governor Casey Cagle in a runoff for the state’s highest office. About 30 people greeted Hill when his “Battle-Tested Leadership Bus Tour” RV pulled in at Smokin’ Gold BBQ on Main Street. Hill took time to […]
Read More »Lt. Col. Oliver North, Todd Starnes will highlight Faith and Freedom celebration at Truett McConnell Friday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A star-studded lineup will highlight the Faith and Freedom celebration Friday, April 20, in the George Blaurock Student Wellness Center at Truett McConnell University (TMU). Doors will open for bleacher seating at 7 p.m. Fox News Commentator Todd Starnes will be the host and decorated combat veteran and former deputy director of […]
Read More »White County High School, Ninth Grade Academy named to list of Georgia’s Highest Performing Schools
CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County schools continue to receive recognition for academic excellence. Last month, Tesnatee Gap Elementary School and Mount Yonah Elementary School were named to the list of Title 1 Highest Performing Schools in Georgia. When state School Superintendent Richard Woods named the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools for 2018 this month, White […]
Read More »White County issues fourth rabies alert this year
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Several dogs had contact recently with a rabid raccoon in the Eds Drive area of White County. Homeowners were alerted to the raccoon when they heard their dog barking. When they went outside, they saw the raccoon in a fenced-in area where they keep goats. Their dog ran into the area and […]
Read More »Qualifying for May 22 General Primary ends Friday
CLEVELAND, Ga. — UPDATE One name was added to the list of qualifiers for the May 22 General Primary Thursday and one name was removed. Rick Farmer qualified to campaign for the District 2 seat on the White County Board of Commissioners. But Barry Vandiver, the District 4 representative on the Board of Education who […]
Read More »Ransom worm virus hits White County school system
CLEVELAND, Ga. – White County School Superintendent Dr. Jeff Wilson said the system’s computer program was attacked by the ransom worm virus Monday. The school system’s IT staff believes the attack could have originated somewhere in eastern Europe. “Our tech guys reported something strange was going on Monday morning,” Wilson said. “Their quick work avoided […]
Read More »Cleveland man charged with terroristic threats
CLEVELAND, Ga. – White County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 43-year-old Cleveland man Saturday after he allegedly struck his mother and threatened to burn her house and barn. Jonathan David Sarbon has been charged with battery, making terroristic threats and disorderly conduct. According to the incident report, the victim’s husband John Joyner called 911 after […]
Read More »Sheriff’s office, 911 personnel get pay raise
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners averted what law enforcement officials describe as a pending “crisis” Monday by approving a $2 an hour raise for employees of the sheriff’s office, detention center and 911. The vote followed an appeal by Sheriff Neal Walden and Chief Deputy Bob Ingram. Walden said, “We are […]
Read More »Report: Juvenile threatens to ‘shoot up’ school
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A juvenile male is being detained at the Regional Detention Center after he reportedly made threats to shoot up the Ninth Grade Academy Thursday. Cleveland Police Lt. Donna Sims said the juvenile was overheard threatening to shoot up the school when classes resume on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Sims said officers with the […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office, ARDEO conduct sweeping search for drugs in White County residences
CLEVELAND, Ga. – On Monday, Jan. 22, the White County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Community Supervision and Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) conducted a search of 15 residences in White County that resulted in nine arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns and stolen property. The goal of the operation was to remove all […]
Read More »Winter weather advisory in effect
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – Welcome to 2018. It’s snowing across many north Georgia counties. The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued an urgent winter weather message, which includes the following counties: Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Floyd, Bartow, Cherokee, Polk, Paulding, Cobb, Haralson, Carroll […]
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