The Great Recession has dramatically changed the face of poverty in Georgia. More middle class families are falling into poverty, while the working poor don’t have a pathway to the middle class. Both lack economic security. Following the lead of its Southern neighbors and local Georgia efforts, the state of Georgia can establish a task force that seeks to increase economic security and reduce poverty. Download the PDF.

Labor Day 2025: State Complacency and Federal Decisions Threaten Workers’ Economic Security
Georgia is often cited as “no. 1 for business,” but developments in 2025 underscore the