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August 14, 2023 | News

Rep. Townsend nominated to Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute

It's no wonder why state Rep. Rick Townsend might seem to be walking on air these days.

August 10, 2023 | News

Metro Atlanta population hits new high water mark

Metro Atlanta added 66,730 residents between April 2022 and April 2023, boosting the region's population to a record 5.16 million, according to estimates released Wednesday.

August 9, 2023 | News

Metro Atlanta Adds 66,730 People in Past Year Amid Strong Jobs Growth

The 11-county Atlanta region added 66,730 residents between April 2022 and April 2023, bringing the total population to 5.16 million, according to estimates released today by the Atlanta Regional Commission. The fastest rate of growth occurred in the City of Atlanta (2.8%), followed by Cherokee County (2.5%) and Forsyth and Henry counties (2.1%).