“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11.”
—George W. Bush
Meeting Minds: George W. Bush
Foundations
There are very few people who do not recall the day the towers fell. For this generation, it was a day in history unlike any other. From the ruins of the sacred sites where lives were lost emerged a nation changed forever.
Local Patriot Day Services
Friday, Sept 11 will be a day of honor and remembrance in Habersham County.
Darius Dontavius Nicely, Sr.
Darius Dontavius Nicely, Sr. age 22 of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015.
Diann Nix Herrin
Diann Nix Herrin, age 71, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015.
Vell Thomas Chappell
Vell Thomas Chappell, age 79, of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015.
NGTC Foundation Bridge Party Planned
(Blairsville) – The 13th Annual Big Bridge Party to benefit the North Georgia Technical College Foundation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in the Conference Center on the Currahee Campus.
Lightning Causes Two Structure Fires In White County
(Cleveland)- Lightning most likely was the cause of two house fires in White County on Wednesday. White County Public Safety Director David Murphy advised in an email, At 2:45pm, a structure fire was reported at a rental home on Lavender Lane in the Mountain Lakes Resort.
Firefighters reported that lightning ran down a tree hitting the roof of the home and igniting a fire in the bedroom located below. Murphy said, firefighters from Stations 6, 3, and 5 with automatic aid from the City of Cleveland were dispatched and extinguished the fire.
The occupants were in the unit at the time, and Murphy said, no injuries were reported. The cabin did sustained significant damage. The management at Mountain Lakes relocated the occupants to a different unit.
Murphy also advised at approximately 9:30pm Wednesday, a fully involved structure fire was reported on Logan’s Ridge in Northern White County. Firefighters from Stations 6, 3, and 5 with automatic aid from the City of Cleveland responded.
A neighbor reported the fire during the lightning storm and advised that the owners were out of town. According to Murphy the structure was a complete loss and the detached garage apartment sustained minor heat damage.
No injuries were reported.
The State Fire Marshall will be investigating, said Murphy.
For the most up to date news in White County, tune in to WRWH Radio 1350AM Cleveland and visit wrwh.com.
Cleveland Captain D’s Number One in the Nation
(Cleveland)- The Cleveland Captain D’s Restaurant has been recognized as the best in the nation from 517 stores and has been awarded the Captain D’s PRIDE Cup.
Former White County School Superintendent Albert Taylor Dies
(CLEVELAND) – A former Superintendent of Schools in White County and principal in the Hall County School System, Albert Taylor, has died. Taylor, who was 84, passed away Tuesday at his farm on Adair Mill Road in White County.
His career in education spanned over many years beginning with the White County School System where he was a teacher and counselor. Later, he would serve as Dean of Students at Truett McConnell College in Cleveland.
Taylor served the Hall County School System as principal of Riverbend Elementary School and McEver Elementary School as well as the positions of Transportation Director and Comptroller. He later retired as Superintendent for the White County School System.
The funeral will be Friday at 12:00 at the Loudsville United Methodist Church Campground. Private interment services will follow.
Click here for Albert Taylor’s obituary
Albert Franklin Taylor Sr.
Mr. Albert Franklin Taylor Sr, age 84 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015.