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Georgia Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 277 | 9 | 7 | B |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 266 | 4 | 1 | A- |
| WORKFORCE | 250 | 3 | 4 | A- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 171 | 18 | 23 | B |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 160 | 17 | 19 | B |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 89 | 45 | 40 | F |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 140 | 22 | 18 | C |
| EDUCATION | 61 | 15 | 8 | B |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 37 | 16 | 12 | C+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 29 | 30 | 18 | C- |
| OVERALL | 1480 | 7 | 4 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Brian Kemp, Republican
Population: 11,180,878
GDP growth (Q1 2025): 0.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 3.5%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.19%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.39%
Gasoline tax: 52 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, Energy Information Administration (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
