Only "18 percent of jobs are accessible by transit for metro Atlanta residents. 33 percent for those living in the city."
Mercedes-Benz USA moving its headquarters to Atlanta will create at least 800 jobs.
The religious liberty bill proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives does not specifically exclude corporations, which means they can legally claim a religious exemption.
"Georgia is now the eighth most populous state in the nation, moving from the number 10 position in just four years."
Mercedes said high taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey worked to Georgia’s advantage in landing the company's USA corporate headquarters.
Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry.
Georgia has had 12 school shootings in the two years since the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than any other state.
When Colorado eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.
Unlike marijuana, medical cannabis oil cannot get you high.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed became a city resident in the last annexation, opening the door to his candidacy.
Georgia ranks No. 9 in the rate of women murdered by men.
Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.