POWER STRUGGLE HELEN AND THE REST OF WHITE COUNTY

As I mentioned in my last blog, there are dramatic differences in Cleveland/White County and Helen/White County. Always have been, always will be it appears. Witness the recent power struggle between the Sheriff of White County and the Fire Chef of Helen. It appears that a 911 call came in and Helen Fire Chief Bert Smith was responding. It was 2 a.m. and there was a road check being held by the White County Sheriff's Dept. It appears that the Fire Chief did not stop, but went around the check point and proceeded to his emergency destination to assist a Helen resident who later died. Evidently there is no cooperation or communication regarding the events happening in the area. ACTUALLY, THE SHERIFF OF WHITE COUNTY ARRESTED THE HELEN FIRE CHIEF! Yep, you read that correctly, The Fire Chief was arrested by the White County Sheriff, for "blowing through the checkpoint". Of course you would think there would be more communication between the powers that be, however the case in point proves that egos have no regard for consequences. Maybe it is time for changes??? Don't forget you can express your opinions very well at the polls! And do write your letters to the editor. There is power in the written word!