White County

Ben and Betsy Dockins, shown outside Sweetwater Coffeehouse in February, became owners of the business in 2017 and have operated it during the shop’s 25th anniversary in spring. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Caretakers of the Coffeehouse

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 2, 2020

When Ben and Betsy Dockins purchased Sweetwater Coffeehouse in 2017, they knew it was more than owning a business – they became caretakers of a Sautee Nacoochee institution.

While COVID-19 cases persist, White County has received good news for its unemployment rate and tax revenues after experiencing an economic downturn in April related to the pandemic.

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Reports show economic improvement

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 2, 2020

While COVID-19 cases persist, White County has received good news for its unemployment rate and tax revenues after experiencing an economic downturn in April related to the pandemic.