Economy
Economy a year from now…
Georgians believe that a year from now the state’s economy will be in about the Same Condition (42.5%); will be better (35.7%); will get Worse (17.1%). Almost a fourth (22.7%), express Strong Dissatisfaction with the economic development efforts taking place in their area. Just 12.3 % express Strong Satisfaction. Among all Racial/Ethnic groups, AfricanAmericans report the greatest level of overall Dissatisfaction with such efforts (64.0%).
50 42.5 40
35.7
30
20
17.1
10 4.6 0
Worse
About the Same
Better
Did Not Know/ Did Not Respond
Economic Development Efforts… 35
31.6 28.1
30 25
22.7
20 15
12.3
10 5.3 5 0
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Somewhat Dissatified
Very Dissatisfied
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Did Not Know/ Did Not Respond
Economic Development Efforts… 60
White
52.6
AfricanAmerican
50 40
Hispanic
35.5 32.1 27
30
28.5
26.9
23.9
20.6 20
15.6
13.3 10
7.9
6.9
7.2 2.1
0
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Somewhat Dissatified
Very Dissatisfied
Did Not Know/ Did Not Respond
Regarding the use of public funds to support professional stadium facilities (new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons/Atlanta Braves), 76.2% of respondents oppose such action, while 19.0% support this type of public investment.
Public Funding for Professional Stadiums… 80
76.2
70 60 50 40 30 20
19
10 0
4.8 Yes
No
Did Not Know/ Did Not Respond
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0
Savannah Port Deepening… Georgians are in support (56.3%) of the Savannah Port deepening project. 60
56.3
50 40 30
24 19.7
20 10 0
Yes
No
Did Not Know/ Did Not Respond
SAVANNAH
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STARR'S MILL, A HISTORIC LANDMARK NEAR ATLANTA
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