| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 268 | 20 | 28 |
| Workforce | 225 | 1 | 1 |
| Quality of Life | 133 | 32 | 32 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 254 | 1 (Tie) | 18 |
| Economy | 309 | 3 | 19 |
| Education | 68 | 32 | 8 |
| Technology & Innovation | 212 | 16 | 17 |
| Business Friendliness | 141 | 14 | 14 |
| Cost of Living | 29 | 22 | 14 |
| Access to Capital | 20 | 11 (Tie) | 5 |
| Overall | 1659 | 1 | 8 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Nathan Deal, Republican
Population: 9,992,167
GDP growth: 1.8 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 7.0 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 6 percent
Gasoline tax: 46 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/stable
Major private employer: Delta Air Lines
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administers, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metro Atlanta Chamber
