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Georgia Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2024 SCORE | 2024 RANK | 2023 RANK | 2024 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 285 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| WORKFORCE | 264 | 4 | 8 | B+ |
| ECONOMY | 244 | 7 | 4 | B |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 120 | 40 | 39 | D- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 162 | 23 | 27 | B |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 155 | 18 | 19 | B |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 142 | 19 | 35 | C+ |
| EDUCATION | 74 | 8 | 21 | A- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 52 | 12 | 23 | B |
| COST OF LIVING | 29 | 18 | 14 | B- |
| OVERALL | 1527 | 4 | 4 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Brian Kemp, Republican
Population: 11,029,227
GDP growth (Q1 2024): 2.3%
Unemployment rate (May 2024): 3.2%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.39%0
Top individual income tax rate: 5.5%
Gasoline tax: 55.95 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, Stable/AAA, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, Tax Foundation, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
