| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 230 | 28 | 14 |
| Workforce | 242 | 1 | 1 |
| Quality of Life | 132 | 32 | 36 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 204 | 18 | 3 |
| Economy | 230 | 19 | 30 |
| Education | 101 | 8 | 34 |
| Technology & Innovation | 187 | 17 | 17 |
| Business Friendliness | 141 | 14 | 15 |
| Cost of Living | 37 | 14 | 16 |
| Access to Capital | 23 | 5 | 20 |
| Overall | 1527 | 8 | 9 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Nathan Deal (R)Â
Population: Â 9,919,945
GDP growth: 2.1 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 8.3 percent
Top corporate rate: 6.0 percent
Top individual tax rate: 6.0 percent
Gasoline tax: 28.5 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/Stable
Major private sector employers: Emory University, Emory University Hospital, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Georgia Power Company, Air Serv Corp., Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Piedmont Hospital, Pinnacle Transport, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Economic profile sources: American PetroleumInstitute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of LaborStatistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service(senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, TaxFoundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)