WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Monday’s Board of Commissioners work session and called meeting lasted less than one hour before commissioners voted to go into an executive session. Commission Chairman Travis Turner was named the county’s 2021 voting delegate to the County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Policy Agenda Setting Session. Patrick Brennan, executive director of the […]
Read More »White County K9 Henzo receives bullet, stab proof vest
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Sheriff’s Office K9 Henzo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Henzo’s vest is sponsored by National Police Association of Indianapolis, IN and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by NationalPolice.org”. […]
Read More »BOC plans to make Board appointments during work session, called meeting
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will attempt to fill a number of Board vacancies when it meets in a combined work session and called meeting Monday, Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building Board vacancies to be filled include Avita Community Partners, a three-year term that ends in June […]
Read More »Habersham EMC issues scam alert
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Public Safety Director David Murphy passed along the following scam alert involving Habersham EMC: Habersham EMC has been alerted that some members have received calls threatening to turn off their power unless they pay immediately over the phone with the caller. HEMC employees will never call members to take […]
Read More »Mitigation Plan will better prepare for natural disasters
News Release CLEVELAND, Ga- White County is better prepared for disasters with the recent approval of their local hazard mitigation plan, which is a long-term strategy to reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural disasters. White County along with the City of Cleveland and City of Helen recently adopted the plan update. The plan identifies […]
Read More »Dawsonville man charged with incest
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A 35-year-old Dawsonville man was arrested Monday (Sept. 13) on a charge of incest. Deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a dispute call at 143 Cherrywood Trail that led to an investigation and the subsequent arrest of Steven Williamson. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be […]
Read More »White County Government launches new website
WHITE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Government is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved website. This website redesign is aimed at providing citizens with better access to information across all county departments. The website can be viewed at www.whitecountyga.gov. Citizens will notice readily […]
Read More »White County Board of Commissioners will hold called meeting Thursday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting Thursday (Sept. 9) at 930 a.m.in the County Administration Building. Commissioners will consider the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer for the County administration, a van for the Senior Center and a replacement bridge for Airport Road from Contech, Inc. […]
Read More »9 variance requests on Planning Commission Tuesday agenda
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Planning Commission will have a busy agenda, including nine variance requests to consider when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, (Sept. 7) in the White County Senior Center, 1239 Helen Highway in Cleveland. Variance requests Bobbette Marks requests a variance from Section 14-133(g) for building setback requirements and […]
Read More »City Council will discuss Building Authority appointments Thursday
CLEVELAND, Ga. – City Council will consider an amendment to the City’s Building Authority appointments when it holds a called meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 9 in the Community Center, 342 Campbell Street in Cleveland. City Administrator Tom O’Bryant will introduce a proposed lease contract for fire truck storage and an extension of the […]
Read More »Two-year-old accidentally struck and killed by grandfather’s vehicle
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE, GA. — AGoFundMe has been set up for the family of two-year-old Isabella Rider who was accidentally struck and killed by her grandfather’s automobile in the driveway at 930 Woodland Road Monday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol, charges will not be filed against the grandfather, 73-year-od Larry Flowers. The report states […]
Read More »Sept. is National Preparedness Month
PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – We have seen over the last year that the norm can change in a moment. Therefore, it is important for us to take the time, to protect our lives and families, to prepare for unforeseen emergencies. White County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland […]
Read More »White County BOC approves temporary hiring of ambulance personnel
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – As it has in many Georgia counties, the COVID-19 delta variant has led to a critical shortage of ambulance service. County Commissioners approved emergency short-term funding in the amount of $39,698 per month through November to address the problem during Monday’s work session and regular meeting. The additional funding is for […]
Read More »Board works to address critical shortage of ambulance service
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The explosion of COVID-19 delta variant has not only caused a shortage of hospital beds at many hospitals in Georgia but a critical shortage of personnel to man ambulances in White County as well. Public Safety Director David Murphy said the county’s Status 13 calls increased by 500 percent from August […]
Read More »Commissioners will review agreement with NGHS ambulance service Monday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The surge in COVID-19 Delta variant cases will lead the Board of Commissioners to consider approval of additional funding for ambulances in the Northeast Georgia Health System agreement when it meets Monday a combined work session and regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building. Health experts say the […]
Read More »Commissioners approve County Manager contract
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an employment contract with Joey Cason, the new county manager during Tuesday’s called meeting. Cason will begin work Sept. 20. His compensation package includes an annual salary of $112,000 with a review at the end of six months, three weeks’ vacation, up to […]
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