Which Georgia City is The Best At Keeping New Year’s Resolutions and Which is The Worst?

A new study ranks Atlanta among the best cities in the nation for keeping New Year’s resolutions, while Augusta falls near the bottom of the list.

What’s Happening: A report from WalletHub highlights the best and worst cities for achieving New Year’s goals in 2025. The findings rank Atlanta as the 5th best city in the country, while Augusta lands near the bottom at 176 out of 182 cities.

Why It Matters: The rankings reflect how well cities support common resolutions, such as improving health and saving money. Key factors include gym accessibility, income growth, and unemployment rates.

Best vs. Worst: Seattle, Washington, topped the list, followed by San Francisco, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. In contrast, Jackson, Mississippi, ranked last with high obesity rates and poor economic indicators. Fremont, California, had the lowest obesity rate, while South Burlington, Vermont, reported the lowest unemployment.

What’s Next: For more details and rankings, including where other Georgia cities stand, visit WalletHub’s full report at WalletHub’s website.

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