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Economic diversified over the years, but the two
The White County economy has
economic mainstays are agriculture
Development and tourism. There are more than 300
farms in White County, and farming
accounts for an annual $104.5 million
economic impact, $84.6 million of
which is from the farming and selling
BUSINESS IS BOOMING of poultry and eggs. White County’s
livestock businesses contribute to
IN WHITE COUNTY Georgia being a leading state for
broiler production in the nation.
White County is also known as the
Wine Capital of Georgia. A dozen
wineries, many of which are award-
winning and nationally recognized,
hite County has been pioneering economic beckon wine lovers from across the
development in North Georgia for nearly two centuries. region to visit and uncork a sweet
adventure in and around White
As the primary site of the Georgia Gold Rush in the County. In 2017 alone, agritourism
W early 1800s, that same pioneering spirit shines through added more than $1 million to the
today across the diverse economic landscape in which businesses flourish. White County economy.
White County is home to global companies that impact the world such Other visitor attractions include such
outdoor adventures as the Adventure
as poultry hatchery Cobb-Vantress, Inc., to smaller, but internationally
Lodge at Unicoi State Park with its zip
known visitor attractions such as BabyLand General® Hospital and Alpine
Helen, which open a magical world of possibilities to families. White
County is the perfect place for all types of businesses to thrive. White County
Top Employers

Black Bear Treatment Center, LLC
Cobb Vantress, Inc.
Freudenberg-Nok Gen Partnership
Friendship Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Georgia State Parks
Ingles Markets, Inc.

Truett-McConnell University
Walmart

Cobb Vantress, Inc.

Sources: Georgia Department of Labor
Area Labor Profile 2016, United States
Census Bureau Quick Facts, United States
Census Bureau American Fact Finder,
USDA Census of Agriculture

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