Friday Factday
A closer look at a topics using local-level data, published on Fridays
Friday Factday: Tracking the Spread of COVID-19 (Global, US, and Georgia)
As the USA tries to slow the spread of COVID-19 with social distancing and other measures, it's instructive and sobering to review the extent and rapidity of the coronavirus's spread across the world, the country, and the state of GA. These interactive maps provide data visualizations to track the pandemic.
Friday Factday: The Pet Care and Service Sector in Atlanta
Just how much are we investing in our pets? This post takes a look at current household spending and pet service sector growth between 2007 and 2017.
Friday Factday: Trends in Low-Paying Jobs in Metro Atlanta
An examination of wage trends in low-wage jobs in Metro Atlanta, with comparisons to peer metros and cost of living.
Friday Factday: Heart and Vascular Disease
An overview of how ischemic heart and vascular disease — the state's No. 1 killer — affects Atlantans today and how its impact has changed over time.
Friday Factday: Labor Force Participation, 2000 vs. 2018
Take a look at how labor force participation rates among different age groups today compare to the year 2000 as well as how representation of different age groups in the workforce has changed over time.
Friday Factday: Spending on Exercise and Recreation Equipment
An overview of average household spending on recreation and fitness equipment in ARC's 10-county area.