WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville man who fled from deputies in White County Tuesday crashed his vehicle in Habersham County and wound up in Northeast Georgia Medical Center with minor injuries. A White County deputy attempted to stop the 30-year-old Eulon Carter Burns near Putnam Road and Garrison Drive south of Cleveland when they […]
Read More »White County firefighters recognized for heroic life-saving efforts
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Public Safety Director David Murphy said Monday that he wants to make sure the community recognizes what valuable assets their firefighters are. Monday, he recognized six who were credited with saving two lives Among those honored were Steve Hopper, Tommy Steen, and AJ Staton. The men responded with Rescue 4 on […]
Read More »Renshaw named finalist for White County Manager position
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Matthew R. Renshaw is under consideration as the sole finalist for the position of County Manager for Forsyth County. He has over 29 years of experience in local government leadership and management and, as a result of his commitment to his profession and high ethical standards, he is a Credentialed Manager […]
Read More »County Commissioners approve repair of Fire Station No. 2 parking lot
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with All About Asphalt of Athens for the rehabilitation of the parking lot at Fire Station No. 2 on Duncan Bridge Road in the amount of $192,400. Derek Canupp explained the project which includes the repair of the concrete slab inside the fire station, […]
Read More »BOC will proclaim Small Business Week during regular meeting Monday, May 2
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will present a proclamation to the White County Chamber of Commerce in honor of Small Business Week (May 1-7) when they meet in regular session Monday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Highway in Cleveland. Other items on the agenda to […]
Read More »High fire danger through this evening
PRESS RELEASE PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — A Special Weather Statement was issued April 27 at 3:18 a.m. EDT by the National Weather Service Peachtree City GA Relative Humidities of 15-25 percent are expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be light and generally northeasterly around 5 to 10 MPH. […]
Read More »Woods fire destroys three campers
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Fire Services responded to a woods fire at 144 May Apple Drive in a remote area of White County Sunday that also involved three campers under the same roof. Firefighters from Stations 3 and 7 along with mutual aid from the Helen Fire Department were called at 3:15 p.m. […]
Read More »One person killed, one seriously injured following GSP chase
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – One person died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on SR 17 in White County Saturday morning. The accident occurred after a Georgia State Patrol trooper patrolling the Blood Mountain and Richard Russell Scenic Bypass attempted to stop two speeding vehicles, a Mitsubishi Lancer and Dodge Charger. When […]
Read More »Land use applications dominate the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Land use applications will once again dominate the agenda when the White County Board of Commissioners meets on Monday April 25 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Highway. Commissioners will consider: The land use application to request a conditional use permit for Titus Rennie on 2.09 acres […]
Read More »MedLink Blood Drive April 26 in Cleveland
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — On April 26, White County residents will have an opportunity to save lives when MedLink hosts a blood drive from 2 until 6 p.m. at MedLink, 25 Old Blairsville Road in Cleveland. There is currently a national blood shortage and it is affecting all communities. Donating blood is an unselfish act […]
Read More »White County budget planning begins Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual departmental budget planning sessions on Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 starting at 8:30 a.m. each day in the Board Room at the County Administration Building. Monday’s session begins with Public Safety Director David Murphy presenting the proposed budgets for […]
Read More »High Fire Danger Conditions this afternoon for north and central Georgia
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The National Weather Service issued a hire fire danger warning March 28 at 1:53 a.m. today. Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening . Winds will be northwest at 7 to 12 MPH with gusts up to 17 […]
Read More »White County under fire weather watch
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County along with all of north and central Georgia is under a FIRE WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, March 26th. A fire weather watch means that there is high potential for the development of critical fire weather condition. Listen for later forecasts and possible RED FLAG WARNINGS. White County […]
Read More »Board will honor Vietnam Vets, CASA and county basketball teams Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Monday March 28 will be a day for the White County Board of Commissioners to issue proclamations to honor several important organizations during a combined called meeting and work session starting at 4:30 p.m. First, the Board will present a proclamation to Northeast Georgia Veterans Society in honor of “Welcome Home […]
Read More »Michael Melton to serve as interim county manager
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners has announced that Michael Melton will serve as Interim County Manager effective March 28, 2022 – upon the resignation of Joey Cason, who had served as County Manager since September 2021. Mr. Melton had previously served as County Manager from 2012-2020, prior to […]
Read More »Report of explosion appears to be false
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Public Safety Director David Murphy reported this afternoon that a call about an explosion with injuries at a Henry Street address in White County appears to be false. Murphy indicated the call appeared to have come from elderly dementia patient. Fetch Your News will have more details as they […]
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