Metro Atlanta experienced an explosion in population over the last year — more than 66,000 people moved to the region in the last year, an upward trend from previous years according to the Atlanta Regional Commission.
Fulton County alone added roughly 18,000 new residents.
The ARC says this growth spurt reflects a strong job base that exceeds pre-pandemic levels, but officials report demands for housing and high prices eventually put a brake on growth.
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