White County, Georgia
Recreation
White County's unspoiled mountains offer unparalleled outdoor
recreation. There are many private and state parks and recreation
areas, such as beautiful Unicoi State Park which offers swimming
and fishing, as well as camping, hiking and picnicking. There
is popular Anna Ruby Falls and plenty of trails to explore.
With a 100-room lodge, 30 cottages and numerous campsites,
Unicoi is a special attraction for families or anyone seeking
outdoor mountain recreation.
The mighty Chattahoochee River flows through White County
lending its majesty to the land around it. Breath-taking vistas
are popular along the river. Several outposts rent inner tubes
in the Alpine village of Helen for a leisurely float down
parts of the Chattahoochee or canoes and kayaks for a guided
trip down swift whitewater on other parts in the county.
Economy
In 1998, White County had a per capita personal income (PCPI)
of $21, 642. This PCPI ranked 37th in the state (out of 159
counties in GA), and was 84 percent of the state average ($25,839)
and 80 percent of the national average ($27,203). White County
had a total personal income of $378,411,000, and was ranked
79th statewide. Industrial earnings for persons employed in
the County increased from $95,158,000 in 1988 to $196,770,000
in 1999.
Education
Excellent schools for students of any age can be found in
and around the area. Five schools constitute the White County
Education System from grades K-1 through K-12. For those who
want to further their education, there are several secondary
schools within easy driving distance. Located in Cleveland,
Truett-McConnell College is a two-year undergraduate institution.
Also nearby are Gainesville College, Piedmont and North Georgia
College. North Georgia Technical Institute, located in Clarkesville,
offers credit and non-credit programs as well.
Housing
White County offers a wide range of housing opportunities
with choices consisting of anything from secluded cabins to
country farm homes to prestigious estate homes. The possibilities
are endless with many panoramic mountain settings. The median
home price in White County is $114,000.
Reference
White County Chamber of Commerce,122 North Main Street, Cleveland,
Georgia 30528. Telephone 706-865-5356. www.whitecountychamber.org
Elevation
The elevation of White County is approximately 1,570 feet.
Weather (Averages)
The average annual temperature for White County is 56.3ºF.
The average winter temperature is 45.1ºF and the average
summer temperature is 69.8ºF. White County experiences
about 69 inches of rainfall per year with an annual average
of about 2.4 inches of snowfall.
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