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Low relative humidities causing high fire conditions on April 27.

Low relative humidities causing high fire conditions on April 27.

High Fire Danger Conditions present on April 27

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Borderline High Fire Danger Conditions this afternoon into the evening for portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities. Special Weather Statement was issued on April 27 at 3:18 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
High fire danger conditions present due to high winds on April 8.

High fire danger conditions present due to high winds on April 8.

High Fire Danger for April 8

News Staff
Friday, April 8, 2022
High fire danger conditions are present this afternoon into the early evening for parts of north and central Georgia due to strong gusty winds. Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 4:34 a.m by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Monday, April 4

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Monday, April 4

High Fire Danger Alert for April 4

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
High Fire Danger Conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening for most portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidities.  Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:52 a.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
High Fire Danger conditions will be present on the afternoon and evening of March 1.

High Fire Danger conditions will be present on the afternoon and evening of March 1.

High Fire Danger Alert for March 1

News Staff
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 3:36 a.m. by National Weather Service in Peachtree City.  Relative Humidity's of 25 % or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be northwest at 5-10 mph.
County burn ban lifted, but officials urge residents to follow burn rules

County burn ban lifted, but officials urge residents to follow burn rules

County burn ban lifted, but officials remind residents to follow burn rules

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
White County has lifted a recent burn ban due to improving weather conditions, but safety officials are reminding the community of the rules of outdoor burning according to Georgia law. Property owners who do not follow the burn regulations can be cited and held liable.
Dry conditions and wind had led to warnings of high fire danger ahead of the Unicoi Fire that began Saturday, Feb. 12, and grew to include 184 acres. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Dry conditions and wind had led to warnings of high fire danger ahead of the Unicoi Fire that began Saturday, Feb. 12, and grew to include 184 acres. (Photo courtesy White County Public Safety)

Crews contain 184-acre Unicoi Fire

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Rainfall forecast for Thursday was expected to aid fire crews working to contain a wildfire that began at Tray Mountain off Ga. 356 and spread to 184 acres. The Unicoi Fire started Saturday, Feb.
Zaxby's in Cleveland is closed due to an early morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Zaxby's in Cleveland is closed due to an early morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Zaxby's closed due to early morning fire

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Zaxby's in Cleveland is closed due to an early morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 9. According to Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt, the Cleveland Fire Department responded to the restaurant at approximately 1:30 a.m. to a fire alarm.
Photo Courtesy White Co Public Safety

Photo Courtesy White Co Public Safety

Thursday structure fire under investigation

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
A structure fire that occurred in the early morning hours on Thursday, May 27, is under investigation. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, at approximately 1:04 a.m.
Photo: White County Fire Services

Photo: White County Fire Services

No injuries reported in Monday house fire

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
There were no injuries reported in a house fire on Monday, April 12.  According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, White County Fire Services, along with the Cleveland Fire Department and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade, responded to a residence on U.S.