The catchy slogan brand “Atlanta Influences Everything,” was coined by Atlanta native and marketing specialist Bem Joiner and his partners nearly a decade ago. It has evolved into a city-identifying motto.
However, Atlanta’s undeniable shining influence on the world co-exists with a gloomy downside. Georgia’s capital city is rooted in civil rights and bustles with entertainment, sports, technology and culture, but data reveals that Atlanta has stalled when it comes to economic mobility.
In fact, within the last decade, Atlanta has consistently remained at or near the top for U.S. cities with the worst income inequality. On average, Atlanta’s poorest residents earn around $11,221 per year, while its richest earn around an average of $324,230 per year.
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