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John Murphy

John Murphy

Murphy ready to run for sheriff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Another veteran lawman will be running for White County sheriff in 2020. John Murphy says he’ll bring more than three decades of law enforcement experience as he seeks the office. After retiring from the White County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, he says he feels called to pursue a new chapter.
The Cleveland City Council recognized police officer Raymond Rutledge and firefighters Martin Godfrey and Lt. Mark Gunter at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 14. Pictured, front from left, are Rutledge and council member Bradley Greene; back from left, Godfrey, Gunter, council members Annie Sutton, Nan Bowen and Kevin Stanley. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The Cleveland City Council recognized police officer Raymond Rutledge and firefighters Martin Godfrey and Lt. Mark Gunter at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 14. Pictured, front from left, are Rutledge and council member Bradley Greene; back from left, Godfrey, Gunter, council members Annie Sutton, Nan Bowen and Kevin Stanley. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

City honors life-saving responders

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Two firefighters and a police officer were lauded for saving the life of citizen who was overdosing. Cleveland firefighters Martin Godfrey and Lt. Mark Gunter, and Cleveland Police Officer Raymond Rutledge were honored at the Cleveland City Council’s Monday, Oct.
George Watson

George Watson

Cleveland man charged in fatal accident

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
A Cleveland man has been charged in connection to a three-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Dahlonega man on Sunday, Sept. 29. George Lee Watson, 92, was arrested on Monday, Oct.
Whit Hollowell

Whit Hollowell

HEMC names acting CEO

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Habersham EMC has named Whit Hollowell as acting CEO.  Hollowell started at HEMC on Monday, Oct. 7, according to Nicole Dover, HEMC director of strategy and communications.
Finney

Finney

Pets of the Week: Oct. 7

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Oct. 7 from Charles Smithgall Humane Society and White County Animal Control. At Charles Smithgall Humane Society, Finney is a 1 ½ -year-old Lab/Boxer mix. She has positive energy and enjoys being with people and dogs.
News update

News update

Multiple agencies respond to early morning house fire

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Multiple agencies responded to a house fire on Welcome Lane in Cleveland in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 3. White County Fire Services, with automatic aid from the Cleveland Fire Department, Helen Fire Department and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade 1, responded to the report at 1:30 a.m.
Don't forget to enter our Hometown Heroes coloring book contes! Coloring book's can be picked up at the White County News office and dropped off at various locations throughout the county.

Don't forget to enter our Hometown Heroes coloring book contes! Coloring book's can be picked up at the White County News office and dropped off at various locations throughout the county.

Headlines in the Oct. 3 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Headines in the Oct. 3 issue of the White County News: Capt. Rick Kelley announces run for White County sheriff Early voting for city elections starts Oct. 14 WC hosts one of state's top meets O'Kelly perfect in the circle Check out our classifieds.