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Nearly Half of Georgia Households Struggle to Afford Basics, New Report Finds

A new report from United Ways of Georgia shows that 44% of Georgia households did not earn enough to cover basic costs in 2024. That is more than 1.8 million households across the state.

SB 33: The Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026

The 2026 General Assembly passed Senate Bill 33, the Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act, making significant changes to how Georgia local governments may provide property tax relief to homeowners.

Young Harris Financial Literacy Engagement

As a rural and small Southern city conducting their master planning process, Young Harris leaders identified gaps in their community with financial literacy and security. Combining these challenges with a population comprising largely local college students, city leaders wanted to meet the unique needs of students and their community at large.

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Economic Development | Housing | Infrastructure

NLC Releases State of the Cities 2026 Report

According to the National League of Cities' 13th annual State of the Cities report, local governments across the country are navigating real pressures this year, from economic uncertainty to infrastructure needs, housing shortages, and rising public health and safety concerns.

Demographics | Economy

Nearly Half of Georgia Households Struggle to Afford Basics, New Report Finds

A new report from United Ways of Georgia shows that 44% of Georgia households did not earn enough to cover basic costs in 2024. That is more than 1.8 million households across the state.

SB 33: The Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026

The 2026 General Assembly passed Senate Bill 33, the Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act, making significant changes to how Georgia local governments may provide property tax relief to homeowners.

Community & Civic Engagement

Young Harris Financial Literacy Engagement

As a rural and small Southern city conducting their master planning process, Young Harris leaders identified gaps in their community with financial literacy and security. Combining these challenges with a population comprising largely local college students, city leaders wanted to meet the unique needs of students and their community at large.

Report: Five Years of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program

The ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds delivered $65.1 billion directly to the nation's cities, stabilizing budgets, maintaining core services and generating $2.84 in economic return for every dollar spent. This NLC analysis examines how that investment worked, why it succeeded and what it means for future federal funding.