PRESS RELEASE – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit has arrested and charged Jonathan Sells, age 39, of Cleveland, White County, Georgia, and Thomas Walker, age 37, of Helen, White County, Georgia, on October 24, 2024, for sexual exploitation of children in two separate investigations. In May 2024, the […]
Read More »Two charged with assault and kidnapping
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – On the evening of October 6, 2024, deputies from the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an escaped kidnapping victim located in Clermont, Georgia. The victim managed to free herself from her restraints and sought help at a nearby residence. The home’s occupants immediately contacted 911, and White […]
Read More »Weather warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches
ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Cleveland Man in Methamphetamine Trafficking Investigation
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Jimmy Moss, age 36, of Cleveland, GA, for trafficking methamphetamine. On September 17, 2024, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, along with deputies from the White County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Georgia Department of Community Supervision served a fugitive warrant on Moss at […]
Read More »GBI Arrests White County Man in Sexual Exploitation of Children Investigation
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged Christopher Tench, age 32, of White County, GA, with four counts of Child Molestation and six counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children in White County, Georgia. The GBI CEACC Unit began […]
Read More »School threats across Georgia
GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]
Read More »Man arrested for trafficking methamphetamines in White County
PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 9:00pm, a White County Sheriff’s Office Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 115 West near Long Mountain Road for an obstructed tag and window tint. During the traffic stop, K-9 Jelly was deployed and conducted an open-air sniff. As a result, the K-9 alerted […]
Read More »Paulding Deputy Killed in Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]
Read More »Check fraud scam
PRESS RELEASE – The White County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in check fraud, which involves checks being stolen and altered. These incidents are being investigated and are part of a bigger problem being seen throughout the country called “check washing”. The crime involves a person(s) stealing mail in bulk looking for checks made […]
Read More »Georgia GOP Passes Resolution Demanding Action on 2020 Fulton County Election Irregularities, Reprimands SEB
PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
Read More »White County Election Results
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The precincts are now all reporting for White County. The election results are as follows: Sheriff – Rick Kelley, the incumbent, has won with 86.61% of the vote. He has beat his opponent, Robert Morin, who earned 13.39% of the vote. County Commission Chairman – Travis Turner, the incumbent, has […]
Read More »Two Men Arrested Following Drug Investigation in White and Hall Counties
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested Travis Sims, age 49, of Gainesville, GA, and Derrance Damon, age 43, of Cleveland, GA, following a joint drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, DEA Atlanta, ATF, the White County Sheriff’s Office, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the Gainesville Police […]
Read More »Seven Arrested in White and Hall Counties during “Operation Rolling Hills”
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Following a joint drug investigation in White and Hall Counties by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, White County Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia State Patrol, several people were arrested: Dwayne Beck, age 42, of Cleveland, GA (booked into the White County Detention […]
Read More »Six Arrests Made at a Drug House in White County
PRESS RELEASE – On March 12, 2024, a multi-agency operation resulted in the arrests of six individuals at 979 Hulsey Rd, Cleveland, GA. This investigation which led to a search warrant at this residence was conducted by White County Sheriff’s Office, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Cleveland Police Department, and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office. […]
Read More »White County schools will be closed tomorrow
PRESS RELEASE – White County schools will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 9th, due to inclement weather conditions.
Read More »Cleveland Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Related Charges in White County
PRESS RELEASE – The GBI has arrested Michael Thompson, age 56, of Cleveland, GA on drug and gun charges. On December 19, 2023, the White County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office executed a search warrant at Thompson’s home in Cleveland, GA. Thompson was arrested on scene and charged with the following: […]
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