Monday Mapday: Who’s Going Hungry?
A view into which Metro Atlanta counties are most likely to see residents skip or reduce the size of meals due to a lack of financial resources.
Friday Factday: Poverty Among Metro Atlantans Age 65 and Older
An overview of poverty rates among Metro Atlanta's residents age 65 and older and how it compares to Georgia and the nation.
Monday Mapday: Nurses Week
In celebration of Nurse's Week 2019, we're taking a look at the labor demand for the profession, as well as the current wage outlook for those in the industry.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
A Q&A with Prevent Child Abuse Georgia's Naeshia McDowell about what communities can do to help children thrive.
Childhood Poverty in Metro Atlanta, 1990-2017
Generational poverty is an ongoing problem in the metro area. Here's a look at how things have (and haven't) changed since 1990. Editor's note: This post was updated on May 16, 2019 to correct for errors in the 10-county area data and 2017 county-level data.
Friday Factday: 2018 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey Results ReleasedFriday Factday: 2018 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey Results Released
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Friday Factday: 2018 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey Results Released
Now in its sixth year, the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Metro Atlanta Speaks survey offers a snapshot of residents’ viewpoints on the area’s top challenges, local assets and what matters most to them. The survey polls residents from 13 metro counties on questions about transportation, the economy, amenities and quality of life, civic engagement and [...]
Friday Factday: The Metro-Wide Rate of High School Diplomas
A recent analysis by the U.S. Census Bureau found that, today, more than 90 percent of Americans age 25 and older hold a high school diploma or higher. Since 1997, the fastest climb has been among Hispanic populations, though this group still holds these degrees at a lower rate than the country’s primary racial [...]