How is atlantas economy

The Atlanta economic outlook and forecast continued to improve in March thanks to positive economic data both nationally and locally. The national unemployment rate of 6. The number of people on temporary layoff fell by ,, an indication that companies are bringing employees back to the workforce. There are still 2. Some job sectors previously stalled have begun to spring life.

Leisure and hospitality, retail trade and healthcare all saw big February jumps. Leisure and hospitality is still down Income Tax. Income per Cap.

Household Income. Family Median Income. Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting. Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction. Wholesale trade. Retail trade. Transportation and warehousing. Finance and insurance. Real estate, rental, leasing. Professional, scientific, technical services. Good News: Certain occupations are on fire in metro Atlanta. For example, jobs in the healthcare, information technology, and logistics industries are growing at a much faster rate than the national average.

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Learn more. Future-of-work strategist Heather E. E-News Signup. June 28, Jeffrey Humphreys ,. This article appears in the July issue of Georgia Trend. Categories : Economy , Opinions. Related Posts:. Economy: Advantages Abound. Economy: Jobs Recovery. Economy: Housing Boom.