White County Public Safety

On the left, Tommy Steen, Steve Hopper, and AJ Staton were able to save a victim from a gun shot wound and were awarded for their efforts. the right, Shad Sosebee, Jackson Cantrell, and Austin Brown saved a patient from succumbing to an over dose and were honored at the White County Public Safety Offices.

On the left, Tommy Steen, Steve Hopper, and AJ Staton were able to save a victim from a gun shot wound and were awarded for their efforts. the right, Shad Sosebee, Jackson Cantrell, and Austin Brown saved a patient from succumbing to an over dose and were honored at the White County Public Safety Offices.

Firefighters honored for life-saving work

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Department of Public Safety held an award ceremony to recognize the life-saving work of six firefighters on May 9. On October 8, 2021, Firefighter Sosebee responded to Leatherford Road for a gunshot wound call.
County law enforcement and firefighters to get bonus pay

County law enforcement and firefighters to get bonus pay

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County law enforcement and firefighters to get bonus pay

News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
A one-time bonus of up to $1,000 will be coming to eligible county public safety and first responder personnel. The extra pay comes courtesy of a Georgia supplemental grant program funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. White County’s total grant award is $127,995.
Snow and ice are a scenic part of winter, but in Georgia, severe winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect millions of people. (File photo/White County News)

Snow and ice are a scenic part of winter, but in Georgia, severe winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect millions of people. (File photo/White County News)

Safety officials offers tip to prepare for winter weather events

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
With forecasts showing the potential for a winter weather event this weekend, the White County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public of preparation steps and safety tips to better handle possible snowfall and ice accumulation.
White County Fire Services appears set to acquire new automated external defibrillators (AED), courtesy of a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

White County Fire Services appears set to acquire new automated external defibrillators (AED), courtesy of a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

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County to get equipment via Firehouse Subs grant

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 22, 2021
White County Fire Services appears set to acquire new automated external defibrillators (AED), courtesy of a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The county Board of Commissioners voted to accept the $17,006.88 grant during a April 15 called meeting.