WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. White County Public Safety Department has published the following list of safety tips to lessen your chance of a home fire this Thanksgiving. Keep fryers off decks, out of garages and a safe distance from trees and […]
Read More »USDA Forest Service honors employees
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Regional Forester’s Honor Award Ceremony was held on November 3 to recognize groups and individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to excellence and teamwork for the greater good of U.S. forests. The theme for the Southern Region’s virtual awards ceremony was “Together We Rise.” […]
Read More »Multi-family rezoning request on City Council agenda Monday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The Cleveland City Council will consider a request to rezone property at 403 West Kytle Street from B-II Highway Commercial Business to R-II Multi Family Residential when it meets Monday (Nov. 8) at 6:30 p.m. in the Cleveland Community Center/Police Department, 342 Campbell Street. The Council will also consider an amendment to […]
Read More »BOC will review audit report Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Mr. Clay Pilgrim of Rushton and Company will present the Fiscal Year 2020 to 2021 financial audit report when the White County Board of Commissioners meet Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building in Cleveland. The Board will present a proclamation to honor White County retired educators. They will […]
Read More »BOC approves rezoning for new single-family homes near Chimney Lakes
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Roger London and Judy Dunagan’s request to rezone 24.93 acres off Old Henry Nix Road near the Chimney Lakes Subdivision from A-1 Agriculture Forestry to R-1 Single Family Residential at Monday’s work session and called meeting. The purpose for the rezone is to build 19 […]
Read More »BOC to consider rezoning application for residential development
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – County Commissioners will consider several land use applications when they meet Monday at 4:30 p.m. in a work session and called meeting. Most of those for the purpose of entering into the county’s short-term rental program. But the application that may draw the most interest is the one filed by […]
Read More »White County receives employee safety grant from ACCG
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County was recently awarded an Employee Safety Grant from the ACCG- Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF). The Employee Safety Grants are available to fund members that are fostering a culture of workplace safety through additional training, equipment, or services. With these grant funds, White County was able […]
Read More »Fire Chief cautions proper use of space heaters
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — At 1:10AM on Wednesday, Oct. 20, White County Fire with mutual aid from the City of Cleveland were dispatched to 272 Tulip Trail in Cleveland for a reported single-family dwelling fire. Occupants reported sparks coming from an electrical outlet. Fire units on the scene found no fire, and no […]
Read More »Florida man killed in motorcycle mishap
A Florida man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on State Road 356 near North Cherokee Lane in White County last week. The Georgia State Patrol report stated that On Oct. 12 Wade Charles Jones, 59, of Bronson, Florida was riding his Harley Davidson when he failed to negotiate a curve, left the road and […]
Read More »White County names Election Supervisor
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County has a new Elections Supervisor. County Manager Joey Cason announced in a press release that former Hall County Lead Consultant and Technology Manager Akyn Bailey has been appointed to the position. Prior to her employment with Hall County, Bailey worked for the Jackson County Elections Office for four […]
Read More »Crash on SR 129 injures mother, children
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A Cleveland man has been charged with failure to maintain lane in a two-vehicle, head-on collision that took place Thursday evening on State Route 129. Georgia State Patrol SFC D.A. Rathel reported that Michael Anthony Parris was apparently fatigued and crossed the centerline in a Chevy Silverado, striking the Chevy Tahoe, […]
Read More »Positive Rabies alert in White County
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Public Safety Director David Murphy reported today that a dog has come into contact with a rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area. The fox was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab Virology Section in Decatur. White County Environmental Health was advised Wednesday the fox tested positive for rabies. […]
Read More »White County awarded Broadband Ready Community Certificate
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Kathy Papa of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs presented the Georgia Broadband Ready Community Certificate to the White County Board of Commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting. Papa said, “This is a great opportunity to recognize White County for taking steps to incorporate broadband into your comprehensive process, eliminate obstacles, at […]
Read More »5 arrested in White County on drug charges
WHITE COUNTY, Ga – Agents with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), Department of Community Supervision and White County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people in the Kellum Valley community last week on various drug charges and an outstanding warrant. The agents also confiscated $15,000 in stolen property. Those arrested include: Nicholas Chaney Toler, 30, […]
Read More »White County will receive Broadband Ready Community Certificate Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A representative of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs will present the Georgia Broadband Ready Community Certificate to the Board of Commissioners when it meets in regular session Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy. Commissioners also will consider approval of the 2021 Edward Byrne […]
Read More »Assault in Smithgall Woods Park leads to arrest of Lawrenceville man
WHITE COUNTY, Ga — An incident at Smithgall Woods State Park led to the arrest of a Lawrenceville man on Sept. 25. Austin Blake Smith, 24, has been charged with criminal attempt to commit home invasion, four counts of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property in the second degree, possession of a firearm during the […]
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