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Utilities In White County

Making sure that the residents and businesses in White County have adequate infrastructure support are the following providers:

Georgia Power's Community & Economic Development organization provides comprehensive location assistance for business and industrial development in Georgia.  Our professional, experienced staff can guide and advise you through each step of the site selection process.  Extensive information on available buildings and sites, demographics and customized research, engineering and technical assistance, and access to state and local incentives are some of the many services we offer, all without cost or obligation.  Our Georgia Resource Center is a state-of-the-art selection facility that allows our clients to see Georgia "virtually" without traversing the state.  Georgia Power is an electric utility serving 1.8 million customers, with rates 15% below the national average. 

Our organization maintains a constant focus on promoting the economic development opportunities of North Georgia communities.  Habersham EMC supports identification and promotion of commercial and industrial sites while working closely with area chambers of commerce and government agencies in order to enhance the job opportunities and standard of living for the members.  Habersham EMC is recognized as the choice energy and services provider for new businesses moving into the area.

Some of our largest customers include:  Wal-Mart, Habersham Metal Corporation, Cobb-Vantress, Fieldale Farms, Habersham and Rabun County School systems, and the cities of Toccoa and Baldwin.

AmeriGas Propane is the perfect energy and is the ideal fuel for commercial, industrial, and recreational applications.  It is not only efficient, but also versatile and portable, and it is clean and can be stored safely for an indefinite period of time.  For commercial hot water, as well as heating and cooking purposes, AmeriGas Propane can save you as much as 50% compared to electricity.  For more information, please contact Charlie Sims at 706-865-2131 at our Cleveland, Georgia District.

The White County Water Authority supplies water through the unlimited raw water resources of the Tesnatee Water Basin and Turner Creek.  The Authority has a withdrawal permit of 2 MGD.  It is presently treating approximately 1.1 MGD.  The Authority maintains around 45 miles of water main within the county.  It supplies water to Hall County, the City of Cleveland, and the City of Helen.  The White County Water Authority is located at 179 Claude Sims Road in Cleveland.  Please call 706-865-0788 for more information.