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                                                                                  WhyI Live in



                                                                                   White County



                                                                                    Sandra Penner, Q&A

                                                                                 Q    As a telecommuter, you can work
                                                                                      from anywhere. Why did you
                                                                                      choose to live in White County?
                                                                                 A    We moved to White County to help
                                                                                      take care of my husband’s parents.
                                                                                      They were elderly and needed full-
                                                                                      time care. I was able to work from
                                                                                      their house during that time.

                                                                                 Q    What sets White County apart
                                                                                      from living in other North Georgia
                                                                                      mountain communities?
                                                                                 A    Absolutely, the people! In addition, the
                                                                                      views of mountains are spectacular,
                                                                                      also the hiking trails, and we are
                                                                                      located in the middle of other
                                                                                      wonderful areas that are easily
                                                                                      accessible with a short drive.
                                                                                 Q    What perks does telecommuting
                                                                                      and living in White County
                                                                                      provide you and your family?
                                                                                 A    White County offers fiber optic
                                                                                      Internet where we live, which has
                                                                                      a high rate of up-time, therefore
                                                                                      allowing high productivity. Also,
                                                                                      there is less travel due to all of the
                                                                                      perks and conveniences we have
                                                                                      in White County, like restaurants,
                                                                                      shopping, pharmacies, grocery
                                                                                      stores, hiking, waterfalls, parks,
                                                                                      banks, doctors and, of course, the
                                                                                      local events.
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