Georgia
“The Peach State”
What Makes Georgia Beautiful
Georgia stretches from the misty Blue Ridge Mountains to the marshy golden isles of its Atlantic coast, with Spanish moss draping ancient oaks over Savannah's storied squares. The Okefenokee Swamp teems with alligators and wading birds, while Appalachian waterfalls cascade through emerald forests.
Key Metrics
11M
Population
$755.7B
GDP
+6.8%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$71.4K
Median Income
8.9%
Tax Burden
History
James Oglethorpe founds the colony of Georgia in Savannah
Ratifies the Constitution as the 4th state
Sherman's March to the Sea during the Civil War
Martin Luther King Jr. born in Atlanta
Atlanta hosts the Centennial Olympic Games
Top Cities
Atlanta
500K
State capital; CNN, Coca-Cola, Delta headquarters
Augusta
202K
Home of the Masters Tournament golf championship
Columbus
206K
Fort Moore (Benning); Chattahoochee River recreation
Savannah
148K
Historic port city; acclaimed architecture and squares
Athens
127K
University of Georgia; vibrant music scene
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$61.8B
State Budget
$60.2B
State Revenue
$-1.6B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
12%
Poverty Rate
33.7%
College Degree
10.7%
Uninsured
327/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Georgia Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $769B | $825B | $900B | $1171B | $1815B |
| Baseline | $766B | $809B | $865B | $1059B | $1485B |
| Pessimistic | $762B | $787B | $820B | $926B | $1135B |
Political Landscape
R+3