Sheriff Kelley will request funding for two additional school resource officers
Business, News July 22, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff Rick Kelley will request the purchase of several items for the operation of the Sheriff’s Office and jail when the Board of Commissioners meets Monday (July 25) in a called meeting and work session at 4:30 pm in the County Administration Building, 1225 Helen Highway in Cleveland.
Kelley will request the addition of two school resource officers in cooperation with the White County School System, four new vehicles for patrol personnel and records management software for the White County Detention Center, Sheriff’s Office, Fire Services Operations from Synergistic Software Integrated (SSI).
Jason Graham will ask commissioners to reverse the decision of the Alcohol Beverage Commission of to deny a variance to the White County Code Chapter 6 affecting retail package dealer, retail consumption dealer, wholesaler, manufacturer and alcoholic beverage caterers, but excluding farm winery licensees and tasting rooms of a farm winery related to a proposed business on Main Street in Helen.
Commissioners will also discuss the status of the Claude Sims road extension project and the purchase of an operator office building/restroom for the White County Convenience Center.
The Board will also consider Fiske Hopkins and William Parker’s request for a conditional use permit on 7.58 acres at 605 Lynch Mountain Road in Sautee Nacoochee for the purpose of being placed into the county’s short-term rental program.
White County approves 2022 budget
News June 30, 2021
Chairman Travis Turner
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Coming off a year in which county government was forced to tighten its belt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. White County Commissioners voted Monday to approve a FY 2022 budget of $27,899.196 that includes an 11 percent increase in spending and maintains a millage rate of 10.75.
Chairman Travis Turner pointed out the new budget includes a 2.5 percent increase in the cost of living allowance as well as an additional 2.5 percent increase for employees who have graded well under performance reviews and will not require a millage rate increase for property owners.
Chief Financial Officer Jodi Ligon presented the budget and stated the Fund Balance will be used to balance the budget.
Sheriff Rick Kelley said, “Tthe cost of living increase is going to be huge for employee retention. There are several sheriff’s offices and agencies that have been losing employees at a fast rate and we’re starting to slowly lose a few here and there.”