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Lack of investment in education and quality of life impede Georgia’s ability to attract new businesses

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Lack of investment in education and quality of life impede Georgia’s ability to attract new businesses

July 26, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe | 3 Comments on Lack of investment in education and quality of life impede Georgia’s ability to attract new businesses

Posted by Wesley Tharpe With the national economy continuing to sputter, states are wondering how best to attract new investment and create jobs. Governor Deal repeatedly states the goal of making Georgia the #1 place in the country – even the world – to do business, and state leaders emphasize lower taxes and slimmer government […]

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