Resource Guides: Georgia & Atlanta Business: Georgia Economic Conditions & Statistics

Economic Conditions - Local and State

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
Beige Book - summary of current economic conditions (each Federal Reserve Bank issues this 8 times a year)
Foreclosure Resource Center - from the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Resources to support community leaders and others working in housing and neighborhood stabilization and revitalization.
Household Debt and Credit Report - from the New York Federal Reserve
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.

Key sources for quick population statistics in Georgia:

QuickFacts. Georgia
Key statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Office of Planning and Budget. Census Data Program.
Georgia government site for basic state demographic and economic data from the latest census.
Georgia 2030: Population Projections
From Georgia's Office of Planning and Budget.
Georgia Data
Select "Other Resources" tab, then "Georgia County Guide Tables". Result is spreadsheet.
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From the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia.