White Commissioners Want To Lower Property With Sales Tax
White County Steering Committee members voted to lower property taxes should a sales tax increase be passed in the upcoming referendum. The proposal would increase the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent on every $100 spent. That would match what consumers already pay in Sparta. With early voting starting […]
White County Receive $400K Literacy Improvement Grant
White County Schools will strengthen literacy instruction across its middle and high schools after receiving a $400,000 state grant. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district was awarded the four-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. Dronebarger said the funding will focus on enhancing teaching strategies and supporting students in grades 6 through 12. “It’s […]
White County Students Training With New 911 Simulators
Students at White County High School are getting a hands-on look at emergency response thanks to three new 911 simulators now up and running in the classroom. Principal Greg Wilson said the simulators are designed to better prepare students for careers in criminal justice and emergency services. He said the simulators could also help spark […]
New White County Convenience Center Set To Open Soon
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the newly relocated Central View Convenience Center is set to open soon. The convenience center had been located inside the landfill. It has been closed since November. Robinson said the new facility on Gum Mountain Road will open soon. “Well, I spoke with the engineer today, actually,” Robinson […]
White County Assessor Advises Against Tax Freeze Program
White County’s Property Assessor advising White County Commissioners to avoid setting up a proposed property tax relief program. White County Assessor of Property Junior Jones cited the maximum number of acres allowed is five. Jones said breaking out only part of a property for relief can unintentionally increase the taxable value of the remaining land […]
Group Looking To Form Arts Non-Profit In White County
A community information session will be held in White County next Tuesday to discuss forming a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local artists and expanding arts programming in the community. White County Resident Morgan White said the goal of the meeting is to see what citizens would like the proposed non-profit to focus on. White said […]
White Co. American Legion Repairing Falling Foundation
The White County American Legion is making much-needed repairs to the deteriorating foundation that supports the building’s elevator. White County Veterans Service Officer Matthew Elmore said an elevator was installed in 2012 to make the building more handicap accessible. In 2024, the elevator began separating from the building, and repair estimates totaled about $30,000. After […]
Sparta Taking Trash To Local Landfill, Deal Not Finished
Sparta’s Solid Waste Department is now able to take trash to the White County landfill, something the city has not been able to do since the county sold the landfill to Waste Management. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city is dumping trash at the landfill on a cost-per-ton basis. Quick said taking […]
White County Schools Receives $600K For Letter Grades
White County Schools has received an estimated $600,000 from the state as part of a TISA funding performance bonus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the state provided the bonus after more than half of the district’s schools received an A letter grade. Dronebarger said only 22 out of 147 school districts across the state […]
Commissioners Conflicted On Paving Welch’s Point Road
A proposal to pave part of the road leading to Welch’s Point sparked debate among White County Commissioners this week. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Welch’s Point Road is a county road, but not fully paved. He added that the state is willing to pave the two miles closest to Welch’s Point, while […]
