White County Fire Station 9 opens in Sautee Nacoochee

White County officials officially opened Fire Station 9 on Sonnys Circle to boost emergency response times in the growing Mount Yonah area.

Teen in custody after attempted vehicle arson in White County

A 14-year-old teen was arrested after a homeowner in Cleveland caught him attempting to set a vehicle on fire Wednesday night.

Man runs from Helen police before surrendering on assault charges

A 29-year-old Mt. Airy man is in custody after a sexual assault investigation involving a 24-year-old acquaintance in White County.

Several students injured in White County school bus crash

Four students were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a White County school bus crashed and ended up off the road.

Firefighters battle barn fire in White County as drought worsens

Georgia is currently averaging 40 wildfires per day as 90% of the state faces severe to exceptional drought conditions.

Rabies case confirmed in downtown Helen

A stray cat in downtown Helen marks White County's first confirmed rabies case of the year.

White County preparing for another round of winter weather

For the second consecutive weekend, Georgia residents are bracing for a winter storm. While the previous week’s weather focused on power outages, officials in White County say they are now preparing for 1 to 2 inches of snow and plummeting temperatures.

White County officials working to restore power, clear roads

White County officials say crews are working around the clock to get things back to normal following a weekend ice storm that hit the county hard.

Several Georgia schools report weather-related closings, delays

Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.

White County power grid collapsing as ice storm leaves 70% in the dark

White County and Rabun County report high power outages as an ice storm moves through North Georgia. Emergency officials urge residents to stay off roads.

Video: Dog saved from Chattahoochee River in White County

Emergency responders in White County are being praised after rescuing a dog from the Chattahoochee River.