1 hospitalized after residential fire in White County

A late-night bedroom fire damaged a White County home on Tom Bell Road, sending one resident to the hospital while officials investigate the cause.

Smoke leads firefighters to fire at popular Helen restaurant

Firefighters in Helen rushed to put out a fire at Cowboys and Angels restaurant after discovering flames breaking through the building's roof early Thursday morning.

What we know about the death of a Truett McConnell University student

Investigators with the Cleveland Police Department are searching for answers following the death of a local college student found unresponsive.

Sheriff reveals new details after 2 bodies found on Mount Yonah

Investigators believe they have identified a man and a woman found dead on Mount Yonah, but official names are being withheld pending dental record comparisons, according to the White County Sheriff's Office.

Hiker finds 2 bodies on Mount Yonah, sheriff says

A hiker discovered the remains of two people on Mount Yonah on Wednesday morning, prompting an active multi-agency investigation in White County, authorities said.

Man arrested at family home after White County shooting

A woman is recovering in the hospital after a shooting on Lothridge Road led multi-agency law enforcement to arrest a Cleveland man over the weekend.

Firefighter rappels down Mount Yonah to rescue stranded climber

A stranded climber was rescued from the west face of Mount Yonah on Tuesday and escaped the perilous situation uninjured.

White County storm damage leads to road closures, power outages

A fierce severe thunderstorm system pounded White County on Tuesday night, packing high winds that knocked out power, brought down trees across five major roads and triggered an emergency tornado warning.

Jackson holds first general election campaign rally in White County

During his address, Jackson emphasized that he is ready to help citizens across the state, promising to treat economic strain as a top priority if elected.

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.