GIS / Mapping Department
The goal of the GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Department is to provide
essential mapping services to County Departments and the citizens of White
County. GIS allows users the ability to view, identify and analyze map layers and
their associated information. GIS has proven to be an extremely valuable tool in
the decision making process.
The GIS Department also assigns and maintains all E911 addresses in White
County.
GIS COORDINATOR: Chris Ernst
Location 1241 Helen Highway, Suite 100 Cleveland
Mailing Address
1241 Helen Highway, Suite 100
Cleveland, GA 30528
Phone (706) 865-3911
Email cernst@whitecounty.net
Hours Monday - Friday 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Welcome to the White County Addressing informational page, created to better
inform you of the process involved when addressing properties, and to answer
commonly asked questions. The importance of these numbers is for 911 Emergency
Vehicles to locate you as quickly as possible in the event of an emergency.
White County assigns addresses based on a 5.28 (ft) interval, measured to the
driveway or ingress/egress of a property. The 5.28 standard means that (1)
address is assigned every 5.28 feet, or 1,000 addresses per mile. Odd numbers
are located on the left side of the road, and even numbers on the right.
In order for an E911 address to be issued, the following criteria must be met:
1.Obtain a White County Building Permit
2.Driveway must be cut
*Please note, if the driveway is moved or altered, this will affect the address,
and a new valid number will be assigned.
The address is field verified, assigned, and added to the official address
database. New addresses are also added to Departmental maps and the GIS system.
You will receive written verification within 5 working days.
Once received:
Contact your local Post Office for complete mailing address. Do not use this
address for your mailing address until you verify it with the local Post Office.
Post your address with 3” reflective letters at the road and on your residence.
Notify your local telephone Company of your new address and all pertinent
utility companies (gas, water, cable, electric, etc.)
ROAD NAMES:
The GIS/Mapping Department approves all road names. A form is available and we
do request 3 name choices which will be reviewed for duplication/similarity to
existing road names. Before a private road can be named, the approval of 100
percent of the property owners must be obtained and submitted and there must be
3 or more residences on the road in order to name it.
ROAD SIGNS:
State and County road signs are provided. Private road signs will be the
responsibility of the developer / property owners. A list of companies that have
the required specifications is available.