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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

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

County law enforcement and firefighters to get bonus pay

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.
White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls.

White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls.

Injured hikers assisted at Raven Cliff Falls over holiday weekend

White County Fire Services and EMS aided an injured hiker via helicopter over the weekend at Raven Cliff Falls. Crews with White County Fire Services and the Helen Fire Department responded to the area around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.