An Alto man faces drug charges after authorities say they found marijuana growing on his property.
Alto Man Injured in Motorcycle Wreck
(Cleveland)- An Alto man was injured Thursday when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on Highway 75 north of Helen, near Unicoi Gap. White County Sheriff Captain Tim Chapman said the accident was dispatched at 12:39 pm. Chapman said 73-year old Tony Waldon of Alto was traveling south on Highway 75, when he lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle and ran off the road down an embankment about 120 feet.
White County Fire and Rescue personnel were also dispatched and Public Safety Director David Murphy said they had to utilize their rope rescue team to get the victim out.
Waldon was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
The southbound lane of Highway 75 was closed for just over two hours while rescue efforts were underway.
Director Murphy said, the victim is the father-in-Law of State Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Butterworth and Butterworth has already reached out to the local emergency personnel in White County to congratulate them on how well the team did in this situation.
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Rena Mae Hicks Addis
Rena Mae Hicks Addis, age 79, Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.
Susan Smith Simmons
Memorial services for Susan Smith Simmons age 51, of Cornelia will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at 1:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Sunday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Couple Arrested in Clarkesville BP Burglary
A Mt. Airy couple is in jail for allegedly stealing cash from a safe at a convenience store where the wife worked in Clarkesville.
White County Participates In State Masters Bowling Tournament
(Cleveland)- White County Special Olympics recently sent 6 athletes to the 2015 Masters Bowling Games in Warner Robins.
Ride to Remember Roars Through Region Sunday
It’s billed as one of Northeast Georgia’s “biggest and most talked about” memorial motorcycle rides.
Local Judge, D.A. Nominated to GA Court of Appeals
Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Chan Caudell and District Attorney Brian Rickman are among 214 nominees for three new seats on the Georgia Court of Appeals. The state legislature earlier this year expanded the court from 12 to 15 justices in an attempt to ease the court’s caseload.
Nominations were accepted from anyone who chose to submit them and candidates were allowed to nominate themselves. Not all of the nominees are expected to apply. Candidates must complete their application by September 15.
According to the Daily Report, the “overwhelming number of nominees presents a management challenge” for the Judicial Nominating Commission which is now waiting to see how many of the nominees will actually apply. The full commission is scheduled to conduct interviews October 5 and 6 and will then forward a short list to Governor Nathan Deal who will then appoint the new justices.
Speak Life
Our words are powerful; so powerful, in fact, that we underestimate them. We hide behind the popular childhood phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” but we all have been on the receiving end of hurtful words. There are probably many of us that still carry around the sting from hurtful words spoken by others towards us. It is also possible to hurt others with our words. We can play off a potentially harmful situation by claiming, “I was only kidding,” but there is always some truth in the sarcasm and jokes. How can we practice self control when it comes to our tongues? How can we practice regard for others and speak life?
In James chapter 3, James compares the tongue to a bit in a horse’s mouth, a rudder on a large ship, and a forest fire. In each example, the tongue is compared to a small piece of equipment with great power and control. The rudder, for example, has the ability to steer the ship in any direction, and the bit in the horse’s mouth, the same. What great authority is given to arguably the smallest equipment in either scenario! Our tongues, James says, have the same authority. Our tongues can promote truth and speak life, or they can stir up anger, frustration, and turmoil. Our tongues, or our words, have the authority to dictate and even change the course of our lives, for better or for worse.
It seems simple: consider your words, practice wisdom when speaking to others, choose to speak life. We know from experience, however, that it’s not always that simple. Thankfully, we worship a God who offers forgiveness and mercy. As we have been given, let us freely give. Forgive those who have hurt you, and do not be afraid to humble yourself and ask for forgiveness for words spoken in anger or frustration. Let us be mindful of the power and authority of our words. Let us ask God for discernment and wisdom with our words. Finally, let us be transformed inwardly by the renewing of our minds through Christ Jesus. In time, and with great practice, we will see the fruit of these things, and we will speak life and truth in abundance!
Dale Loudermilk Gerrin
Dale Loudermilk Gerrin, age 61, of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at her residence.
Search Continues For Accused Child Molester
Authorities continue to search for the man accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year old girl in Habersham County.