White County

Mike Melton

Mike Melton

Mike Melton named interim county manager

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Former county manager Mike Melton will return to the post on an interim basis beginning March 28. The White County Board of Commissioners announced the move Thursday morning, March 24, following a called meeting.
Joey Cason

Joey Cason

County manager resigns suddenly

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 24, 2022
For the second time in a year, White County will be searching for a new county manager following the resignation of Joey Cason. Cason sent notice to the county Board of Commissioners this past Saturday stating his last day would be Friday, April 1.
The White County Board of Commissioners denied a request to redistrict roughly 2 acres at Ga. 255 and Ga. 115 East, citing traffic concerns.

The White County Board of Commissioners denied a request to redistrict roughly 2 acres at Ga. 255 and Ga. 115 East, citing traffic concerns.

Rezoning request denied for convenience store

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request sought for a proposed convenience store at the intersection of Ga. 255 and Ga. 115 East, citing traffic safety concerns. The application by Hetrip Unit LLC, on behalf of Kirt Koch, requested a change for 2.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks Feb. 18 at a meet-and-greet campaign stop in Cleveland. (Photos/Wayne Hardy)

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks Feb. 18 at a meet-and-greet campaign stop in Cleveland. (Photos/Wayne Hardy)

Kemp makes his case

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp brought his re-election campaign to Cleveland last Friday, one of several stops during his Northeast Georgia tour. The crowd of residents and elected officials at Feb. 18 meet-and-greet at the Roy Ash Community Room listened as the governor made his case for another term.
The City of Helen wants the county offices to manage city elections.

The City of Helen wants the county offices to manage city elections.

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Helen wants county to manage elections

Ashley Blair
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Helen City Commission plans to contract with the White County election office to conduct its municipal elections. White County Elections Supervisor Akyn Bailey quoted a price of $5,717.35 to run Helen’s city elections.
Cover of the 2021-2022 Get the Scoop magazine, featuring a view of the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail

Cover of the 2021-2022 Get the Scoop magazine, featuring a view of the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail

Calling all artists! Don't miss a chance to win $100 in Scoop magazine cover contest

News Staff
Friday, February 11, 2022
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize. Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
Every Home in the United States is eligible for four free COVID tests

Every Home in the United States is eligible for four free COVID tests

More testing opportunities emerge amid recent COVID-19 increases

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
White County’s rate of COVID-19 cases hit a record mark last week, as more testing opportunities have become available. The county’s seven-day moving average of confirmed cases was at 27 cases per day, according to a Jan. 18 update from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
This land survey shows three parcels totaling 16.97 acres along U.S. 129 North in Cleveland the county is purchasing. Thought site-use planning in underway, a new county tax commissioner’s office has been identified as the first building the county will construct on the property.

This land survey shows three parcels totaling 16.97 acres along U.S. 129 North in Cleveland the county is purchasing. Thought site-use planning in underway, a new county tax commissioner’s office has been identified as the first building the county will construct on the property.

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County buys 17 acres for future building

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 6, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners approved the nearly $1.3 million purchase of property that could potentially be the site for new facilities such as a tax commissioner’s office, courthouse, library and fire station. Commissioners agreed during a Jan. 3 meeting to acquire three parcels on U.
The proposed county district map is shown at left, while the current county district map is shown at right. A digital version of the proposed map is available at www.whitecountyga.gov.

The proposed county district map is shown at left, while the current county district map is shown at right. A digital version of the proposed map is available at www.whitecountyga.gov.

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Hearing set for new district maps

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 6, 2022
A public hearing is planned to discuss newly proposed redistricting maps for the White County Board of Commissioners and county school board. County commissioners presented a draft map reflecting changes in the districts based on population data from the 2020 Census.