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From Atlanta to Albany, the state’s premier economic forecasting series — the Georgia Economic Outlook — provides business & community leaders with reliable, research-backed insights from the @UniversityofGA.
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It may be golf’s biggest week, but come November, Bulldogs from all over head to Sea Island to cheer on former UGA golf players-turned-PGA-pros and gather together to make an impact.
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We might not be able to see the horizon off the coast this morning, but that’s won’t stop us from sharing clear insights into Georgia’s 2026 economy!
The Georgia Economic Outlook Series is at Jekyll Island today.
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The Georgia Economic Outlook is in Savannah today.
Tables are set for the attendees to arrive.
Let’s talk Georgia’s economic future!
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Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026.
That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year.
Read More: news.uga.edu/georgias-econom…
The 2026 Georgia Economic Outlook is officially underway.
We’re kicking off the 43rd annual series at the @GeorgiaAquarium, where business & community leaders from across the state are gathering to look ahead to the opportunities and challenges shaping Georgia’s economy.
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Georgia’s ports power jobs and growth statewide.
A report from the @UniversityofGA Selig Center for Economic Growth finds @GAPorts activity supports 650,965 jobs and drives $77B in state GDP — nearly 1 in 9 dollars of Georgia’s economy.
Read more: gaports.com/press-releases/g…
The University System of Georgia is making an impact you can measure in billions!
According to research from the @UniversityofGA Selig Center for Economic Growth, in FY 2024, USG powered $23.1B into Georgia’s economy — a 5.4% increase from last year.
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Brunswick’s economy is trade-sensitive, but its focus on tourism, retiree migration, & port investments could cushion a downturn, according to Jeff Humphreys, Dir. of the Selig Center for Economic Growth at @UniversityofGA.
Read More at @GeorgiaTrend: georgiatrend.com/2025/06/30/…
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A new report from the @UniversityofGA found the Georgia Ports Authority supports over 600,000 jobs in the state, up 8.6% since the last study conducted in 2021.
The ports sustain 12% of total employment in Georgia.
Read more at the Brunswick News:
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Unemployment rates, population decline and inflation risk are factors stunting local economic growth in Columbus, GA this year, according to @ColumbusState’s Butler Center for Research and Economic Development.
Read more at the @LedgerEnquirer:
ledger-enquirer.com/news/bus…
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“Throughout every corner of Georgia, the impact of our university’s teaching, research and service is helping individuals and communities thrive.”
- UGA President Jere W. Morehead, speaking on the @UniversityofGA's $8.4B impact on Georgia's economy.
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Full house for our last 2025 Georgia Economic Outlook event!
Special thanks to @ColumbusState's Cunningham Conference Center for hosting us and thank you to Turner College of Business Dean Deborah Kidder for delivering the Columbus-area forecast.
Athens is successful compared to other cities its size in attracting economic development - but the Classic City's growth faces a dark cloud—increasingly unaffordable housing.
Read More:
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We are in Albany, Georgia today at the Albany State University - West Campus Student Center for our latest stop on the 42nd Annual Georgia Economic Outlook tour - sharing insights to help local leaders navigate the economic landscape of 2025!
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Yesterday, our team enjoyed connecting and learning about the 2025 economic forecast for Georgia and the Athens area. Thanks, @terrycollege, for a great event!
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Today we brought the good news to the Classic City in our latest stop on the 2025 Georgia Economic Outlook statewide tour!
Georgia’s economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, compared to a projected 1.6% growth rate nationwide.
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Glad to be part of the @GeorgiaEconomic Outlook luncheon today!
Excited to educate and train the next generation of veterinarians to contribute to Georgia’s growing economy.
For the safety of our attendees and staff, the Athens Georgia Economic Outlook event will be rescheduled to Thursday, January 23rd:
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