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Sheriff's Office investigating shooting death

Sheriff's Office investigating shooting death

Sheriff's Office investigating shooting death

News Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday morning. Deputies responded to a domestic call around 4:50 a.m. on July 20 on Boco Hills Road in Sautee Nacoochee.
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White County News

Hall County wreck claims life of Cleveland woman, two others

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A Cleveland woman was among three people who died in a Sunday crash in Hall County. The two-vehicle wreck happened on Ga. 365 just south of Kubota Way around 12:10 a.m. on May 30, according to information released June 1 by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
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Pedestrian dies after being hit on Helen Highway

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A Gainesville woman died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Ga. 75 (Helen Highway) near Tom Bell Road on May 29. Rosa Alba Perez, 63, was heading east on the highway, not in a crosswalk, when she was hit by a northbound 2002 Nissan Frontier, according to a report from Cpl. B.D.
Pictured from left: Firefighter Austin Brown, firefighter Jason Ravan, firefighter Shad Sosebee, Capt. Robbie Burke and Capt. Josh Taylor, of White County Fire Services, officer Wesley Addis and officer Brandon Wood of the Cleveland Police Department, and Battalion Chief Terry Sosebee, firefighter Bradley Martin and firefighter Casey Creel of White County Fire Services. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

Pictured from left: Firefighter Austin Brown, firefighter Jason Ravan, firefighter Shad Sosebee, Capt. Robbie Burke and Capt. Josh Taylor, of White County Fire Services, officer Wesley Addis and officer Brandon Wood of the Cleveland Police Department, and Battalion Chief Terry Sosebee, firefighter Bradley Martin and firefighter Casey Creel of White County Fire Services. (Photos courtesy White County Public Safety)

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First responders complete training

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
irst Responders from White County, along with other agencies, completed a rigorous three-day training course in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, held April 19-21 at Mountain Education Charter High School.
Crews respond to house fire on Helen Highway Thursday afternoon

Crews respond to house fire on Helen Highway Thursday afternoon

Crews respond to house fire on Helen Highway Thursday afternoon

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Firefighters responded to a fire late Thursday afternoon at a home in the 4000 block of Helen Highway, near Yonah Mountain Road. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, when fire personnel arrived on scene they discovered the structure was about 50% involved.
This Georgia Department of Public Health map shows counties in red that have seen a greater than 5% increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from the week of Dec. 5-11 to Dec. 12-18. White County is among them amid rising case counts in recent weeks.

This Georgia Department of Public Health map shows counties in red that have seen a greater than 5% increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from the week of Dec. 5-11 to Dec. 12-18. White County is among them amid rising case counts in recent weeks.

COVID-19 case count in December at highest yet in county

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
December has set a new high for confirmed COVID-19 cases in White County as the rate of new infections continues to rise. The county has had 450 cases so far this month, according to a Dec. 22 report from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Longtime Cleveland Police Chief John Foster smiles after being presented a “key to the city” during a Dec. 17 event honoring his career. Foster is set to retire this month. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Longtime Cleveland Police Chief John Foster smiles after being presented a “key to the city” during a Dec. 17 event honoring his career. Foster is set to retire this month. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Cleveland honors Police Chief John Foster at retirement celebration

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Retiring Cleveland Police Chief John Foster was honored at a reception Thursday, Dec. 17. “I really appreciate the city, and it’s been an honor to serve here,” Foster said.   Mayor Josh Turner read a proclamation declaring Dec. 17, 2020, as Chief John Foster Appreciation Day.
Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

Habersham EMC warns of scam targeting its members

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Habersham EMC announced that it has been notified that some members have received telephone calls stating they have won, or could be eligible to win, a Life Protect system.