On Labor Day, Georgia Workers Thriving

ATLANTA- As Americans head into Labor Day weekend, Georgia's workforce has much to celebrate as our state's No. 1 business climate continues to expand prosperity across the state.

"With unemployment remaining at historic lows and Georgia celebrating one record­ breaking economic development victory after another, Georgians in every corner of the state have access to good-paying jobs," said Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Economic Development Committee. "This success doesn't result from luck. It comes from visionary conservative leadership that has cut taxes, kept spending low and encouraged investment with consistently pro-business policies. Our ability to remain the No. 1 state for business results from our commitment to providing opportunity to hard-working Georgians."

Over the past 10 years Georgia workers have benefited from expanding opportunity:

• Georgians' average annual salaries have gone up nearly $20,000, reaching nearly $66,000 in 2022
• New jobs created totaled 343,644
• Direct investment reached $101.2 billion
• Annual income generated by Georgia's ports reached $33 billion

According to data from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce:

• Georgia has the eighth lowest state and local tax burden in the nation.
• The business community is extremely optimistic about the next year with 60% of Georgia executives positive about Georgia vs 32% nationally.
• Small businesses are growing in every part of the state, from urban to suburban, exurban and rural counties.

"As we pause this weekend to honor the American workforce, we can take pride in Georgia that's never been a better time to live, work and raise a family here," Stephens said. "A happy Labor Day indeed."