Georgia & Atlanta Business

The sources noted below can give you and in-depth understanding of the forces that shape the economic conditions in Georgia.

• Atlanta Regional Commission - for the 10-county metropolitan area. "Resources" tab has data and mapping tools
  • There are 11 other Regional Commissions in Georgia, that report on economic-related issues
• Regional Economics, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - includes the Region's "Beige Book" report - a summary of current economic conditions, issued several times a year by the Federal Reserve for each of the 12 Districts
• Foreclosure Resource Center - from the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Resources to support community leaders and others working in housing and neighborhood stabilization and revitalization.
• Georgia Data - charts, graphs, and statistics on 10 broad topics [select tab at top of page] - for example, economics (median household income, poverty rate); labor (unemployment rate, county business patterns) ; health (percent uninsured); agriculture (can filter by commodity and by county). Can easily select by metropolitan area of county. From the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
• Selig Center for Economic Growth - some reports are free; annual Georgia Economic Outlook is available for purchase.  Center provides economic expertise to Georgia businesses and entrepreneurs; based at the University of Georgia.

   

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Key sources for quick population statistics in Georgia: