Georgia’s economy is showing signs of strength, but persistent inflation and slow job and wage growth have left consumers feeling sour about their finances.
And the state economist, Robert Buschman, told lawmakers Tuesday that he expects that slow growth and higher inflation to continue.
Buschman’s presentation to legislative budget writers put charts and graphs to the unease lawmakers are hearing from their constituents back home as affordability concerns take center stage under the Gold Dome.
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