White County

During the gold mining years, nine gold mines operated in the county. Commercial gold operations remained profitable until as late as 1940.

Helen, in the northern part of the county, had formerly been a summer resort but was destroyed by fire. Later, the town was rebuilt and transformed into an alpine village. It has become a major North Georgia tourist attraction and thriving community.

Cleveland is the site of Babyland General Hospital where all of the Cabbage Patch Kids baby dolls are "born."

Helen is home to one of the nation's largest Oktoberfests, held in September and October of each year.

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