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Georgia Score and Ranking
| Category | 2021 Score | 2021 Rank | 2019 Rank | 2021 Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 208 | 29 | 28 | C+ |
| Infrastructure | 233 | 6 | 5 | B+ |
| Life, Health & Inclusion | 119 | 45 | — | F |
| Workforce | 224 | 8 | 11 | B+ |
| Economy | 171 | 6 | 15 | A- |
| Business Friendliness | 111 | 22 | 16 | C+ |
| Access to Capital | 138 | 10 | 10 | B+ |
| Technology & Innovation | 97 | 22 | 16 | C+ |
| Education | 83 | 24 | 23 | C+ |
| Cost of Living | 65 | 8 | 11 | A- |
| Overall | 1449 | 6 | 6 | — |
Economic Profile
Governor: Brian Kemp, Republican
Population: 10,710,017
GDP growth (Q1 2021): 7%
Unemployment rate (May 2021): 4.1%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.75%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.75%
Gasoline tax: 33.96 cents/gallon
Bond rating: (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, stable/AAA, stable
Major private employers: Delta Air Lines, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
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