WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –White County Manager Joey Cason has resigned his position after less than one year on the job. Commission Chairman Travis Turner said, “We are disappointed to have received Joey Cason’s resignation over the weekend. While Joey was with us for only a short period of time, we appreciate Joey’s accomplishments for White […]
Read More »High fire danger exists for north and central Georgia
PRESS RELEASE PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. –The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:35 a.m. relative to a high fire danger conditions for North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidity. Relative humidity of 25 percent or less can be expected for four or more hours this afternoon into the evening. With […]
Read More »Become Firewise to protect you and your property
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Public Services Director David Murphy encourages all residents to be Firewise. Simple steps you can take today will help protect you and your property from wildfires. As seen this weekend in White County and near Unicoi State Park, our communities are vulnerable to wildfires. Our hazard profile lists wildfires […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners will hold a rare called meeting Thursday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Derrick Cannup, Director of Public Works will present a capital projects overview and estimates for proposed Spring road projects when the Board of Commissioners meet in a rare called meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the County Administration Building on Helen Highway. The Board will also consider: Approval of expenditure […]
Read More »James King hopes to win seat on White County School Board
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Republican James King, who comes from a family that has been involved in education and public service for generations, is running for the White County Board of Education in District 4. “My family has a long history of service in White County,” King said in announcing his campaign. “I’m proud to […]
Read More »Two teens killed in late-night wreck
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A single-vehicle crash shortly after midnight on Tuesday has claimed the lives of two Habersham County teenagers. According to the Georgia State Patrol accident report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on GA 384 (Duncan Bridge Road) when 16-year-old Walter Avery Camargo of Cornelia, the driver of a white 2006 Hyundai, […]
Read More »Spring road improvements projects to be considered at Monday’s BOC meeting
WHITE COUNTY, Ga — A presentation of public capital works project requests and estimates for proposed spring road improvement projects is on the agenda when the Board of Commissioners meets Monday (Mar. 7) in the County Administration Building, 1235 Helen Highway in Cleveland. Other items on the agenda include: Bids received for an automatic gate […]
Read More »Pickleball courts set for a makeover
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved receipt of a dedicated donation by the Yonah Mountain Pickleball Club of $6,715 for the resurfacing of six pickleball courts at the White County Recreation Department. The County then approved a contract with Signature Tennis Courts to perform the work. The Board also […]
Read More »White County Water Authority working to meet demands of growing population
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A report by White County Water Authority Board of Directors Chairman John Ziemer presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting this week has raised questions about how the Authority will meet the future needs of a fast-growing White County population. Ziemer pointed out that the Authority is an enterprise, meaning it […]
Read More »BOC to consider improvements to pickleball courts Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – John Ziemer, chairman of the White County Water Authority will present information on the Authority’s current operations and plans for future expansion when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session Monday, Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 1235 Helen Highway in Cleveland. Commissioners will consider […]
Read More »Two White County men charged with sexual exploitation of children
PRESS RELEASE SAUTEE NACOOCHEE, Ga. — On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, with the assistance of the White County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI Cleveland field office, the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) unit, the GBI Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and the GBI’s […]
Read More »County posts rules for safe burning
PRACTICE SAFE BURNING GEORGIA FORESTRY NO LONGER REQUIRES A BURN PERMIT FOR SMALL HAND-PILED VEGETATION. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES TO BURN SAFELY! REMEMBER SSTAR SPACE – Keep fire at least 25 feet away from forests and woodlands SPACE – Keep fire at least 25 feet away from homes and structures TIME – No burning […]
Read More »Unicoi Wildfire Update: 100 percent containment
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Unicoi Fire started on Feb. 12, northeast of Unicoi State Park in White County, Ga. The wildfire is now 184 acres with 100% containment. It is being managed by a Type 3 Incident Command Team with the Georgia Forestry Commission and U.S. Forest Service in unified command. Fire crews […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners called meeting set for Thursday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — County Commissioners will discuss their recommendations for spring and summer road projects when the Board of Commissioners holds a rare called meeting Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the County Administration Building, 1235 Helen Highway in Cleveland. There will also be a discussion regarding the future operations of the pool […]
Read More »White County encourages residents to register for CodeRED Warning System
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County residents are reminded of the vitality of enrolling in the CodeRED emergency notification system. This system allows the county to alert citizens of emergencies such as, evacuations, severe weather, missing persons and more. During a recent emergency event, CodeRed was utilized to send notifications to citizens in […]
Read More »Unicoi Wildfire Monday morning update
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Public Safety Director David Murphy provided the following update on the Unicoi Wildfire that has now burned 180 acres of forest land. Estimated acres burned/involved = 180 USFS crews worked through the night keeping lines in tow. The reports are very good on the containment. Weather will […]
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