White County

White County was organized in 1857. Two previous attempts to pull land from Habersham for a new county had failed. It was not until State Representative David T. White of Newton County lent his support that the creating act was passed. Subsequently, the new county bears his name. The county seat, Cleveland, is named for Colonel Ben Cleveland who fought in the Revolutionary War. In the broad Nacoochee Valley of White County remains of Gauxule, an ancient Cherokee Indian town, were found, a site visited by DeSoto. Other artifacts around the area are attributed to an ancient, unidentified race.

Contact Information

Address 1235 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528, Cleveland GA 30528
Telephone 706.865.2235
Fax 706.865.1324
Website http://www.whitecounty.net

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 25299 (State Rank: 70)
Incorporated Millage Rate 9.19
Unincorporated Millage Rate 9.19
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 14.65
School Bond 0.339
Total Incorporated 24.179
Total Unincorporated 24.179

 

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