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Civic Cuties: Georgia’s Paramedics Crowned Sexiest Uniformed Heroes

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024

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Georgia is The 6th Most Expensive State for Car Owners

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

😏 The Gist: Tired of hearing about surveys and rankings where Georgia ranks near the bottom? Well, The Peach State has finally found something it ranks highly in. Manners and politeness. According to a Preply survey, the Peach State is practically a finishing school for manners, ranking as the second most polite state in the U.S.

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Southern Hospitality: Georgia Ranks #2 In Politeness

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 11, 2024

🔢 The Gist: In a notable contrast to the nationwide trend of escalating credit card debt, residents of Columbus distinguish themselves by contributing the smallest debt increase in the state.

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This Georgia City is Defying The Credit Card Debt Trend

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

🎉 The Gist: WalletHub's 2024 survey places Savannah prominently in third place among the best U.S. cities for St. Patrick's Day due to its rich Irish culture and festive traditions.

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Savannah Secures a Top Spot as a Premier Destination for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

📉 The Gist: WalletHub's recent analysis paints a dark picture for Georgia, positioning several of its cities at the bottom of its money management skills ranking, highlighting a critical demand for enhanced financial literacy.

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Georgians Rank Among The Worst At Money Management

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

📊 The Gist: WalletHub's 2024 report on the Best & Worst States for Women ranks Georgia 43rd, spotlighting significant areas for improvement.

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Georgia is The 9th Worst State for Women in 2024

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

📊 The Gist: A recent study by BadCredit.org found that nearly one in four Georgians has lent money to friends or family under harsh conditions, highlighting a concerning trend of 'loan sharking' within personal financial transactions.

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The Loan Shark Next Door: 1 in 4 Georgians Have Engaged in Loan Sharking

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

A recent study by CardRates.com has pinpointed a 'stress tipping point' plaguing Georgians, with over half feeling the financial heat inching them closer to a financial meltdown.

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Almost 4 Million Georgians Are Teetering on the Edge of Financial Meltdown

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

🌟 The Gist: WalletHub's latest report gives props to Atlanta, proving there's more to Georgia's capital than just endless commutes and sweet fruit— it's actually a prime spot to settle down.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Makes the Grade for Top Capital Cities to Live In

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Political Powerhouse: Georgia Ranks 4th in The Nation for Black Political Engagement

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

📊 The Gist: Atlanta stands out for its high level of anxiety over tax refund delays, according to a recent study.

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‘Wheres My Tax Refund?:’ Atlanta is Among the Nation’s Most Anxious Cities When it Comes to Taxes

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

🍑 The Gist: A survey found that Georgia's luxurious real estate, from beachfront homes on St. Simons Island to historic Savannah mansions, is highly sought-after by potential lottery winners.

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Where Would You Move if You Won the Lottery? Georgia Is a Top Destination

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

📊 The Gist: Forget the hauntings; Savannah is where hearts are aflutter. The city out-romanced 157 others to clinch the third spot on the U.S. list of best date night locales, flaunting its couple-friendly spots and a hotel room seemingly for every two lovebirds.

Georgia By The Numbers

Savannah: Not Just For Ghost Tours, Now a Top City for Romance

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Among the most recent studies shedding light on what's known as economic mobility—a person's ability to move themselves and their families up the socioeconomic ladder over their lifetime—are a series of papers authored by Harvard University researchers leveraging vast troves of social networking data.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Counties Have the Best Opportunity for Economic Mobility for Children in Georgia?

by StackerJanuary 23, 2024January 23, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s STEM Landscape: Atlanta Thrives, But Augusta Struggles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Does Your Workplace Have Good Communication? Atlanta Workers Say Yes

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2024

(The Center Square) — A new analysis found 1.4 million people across Georgia lived in food-insecure households from 2020-22 and the state saw one of the highest rates for children in the country who were food insecure.

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Analysis: 1.4M Georgia residents live in food-insecure households

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024

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