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Georgia Population News Articles

Population Density

Historic & Projected Growth

Population by County

POPULATION DENSITY

People per square mile, 2010:   168.4

People per square mile, 2020:185.6

HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census & Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)

Population by County

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census

Georgia Population News Articles

Georgia had 2nd largest spike in foreign-born population among all states, says US Census Bureau – Sept 12, 2024

Georgia’s Emission Culprits: What’s Really Fueling CO2 in the Peach State? – Sept 10, 2024

30.4% of Georgia Residents Are Experiencing Drought Conditions in 2024 – Sept 4, 2024

Winder, a Rural, Middle-Class City in Georgia, Is in a Rapidly Developing Area – Sept 4, 2024

Georgia regulators to vote on controversial biomass energy plan – Sept 3, 2024

These two Georgia suburbs are among the fastest-growing, report says – Aug 29, 2024

Georgia’s Infrastructure Gets C+ Grade – July 8, 2024

As climate deadlines loom, Georgia companies and governments push for faster action – July 1, 2024

Extreme heat, scant rain causing headaches for Georgia farmers – July 1, 2024

Immigration detention surges in Georgia, up 50% from 2023 – June 18, 2024

Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Introduce Legislation to Upgrade Water Infrastructure Across Coastal Georgia – June 11, 2024

Georgia’s Population Has Grown 133% in 50 Years… Discover What’s Driving the Huge Growth – November 13, 2023

New report ranks Georgia fifth most vulnerable state to climate change in US – November 6, 2023

The 4 Fastest Growing Towns in Georgia Everyone Is Talking About – October 26, 2023

You may need your raincoat a lot this winter in Georgia. Here’s why – October 20, 2023

Georgia expanding EV charging station network – October 19, 2023

Understanding Georgia’s Population: Trends, Demographics, and Future Projections – October 17, 2023

Atlanta air quality: When will things return to normal? – July 18, 2023

Georgia struggles after losing 90% of its peach crops amid catastrophic harvest: ‘They’re just not good’ – July 17, 2023

Georgia is making its first-ever climate change plan – July 10, 2023

Most hazardous and contaminated cities in Georgia as proven by statistical data – July 4, 2023

Historic Trends of Extreme Heat in Georgia: Summer Sizzlin’ Series, Episode 1 – June 22, 2023

GA Ranks in Top 10 for Green Buildings – January 18, 2023

Coastal Georgia shores up beach conservation for shorebirds \impacted by climate change – January 14, 2023

The Importance of Georgia’s Agricultural Lands – January 12, 2023

Here’s how much home prices in Georgia soared during the pandemic – January 6, 2023

Georgia sees its population grow by 1.7% amid the pandemic – December 30, 2022

What does climate change look like in Georgia and what do we do about it? – July 22, 2022

Textile plant with history of pollution violations will shut down – July 15, 2022

Metro Atlanta population boost higher after pandemic slowed growth – July 14, 2022

Pair of residential neighborhoods in Westside Atlanta deemed toxic Superfund site – March 19, 2022

Georgians want the state to take a stand on climate change – February 25, 2022

Freedom to Farm Act passes Georgia House committee – February 24, 2022

Augusta University plants trees for Arbor Day – February 22, 2022

Several Southeast Georgia areas listed as the dirtiest in state – December 14, 2021

Tiny Georgia town preps for population surge – November 27, 2021

Georgia exurbs have big appeal as some look to leave Atlanta and its problems – September 22, 2021

Extreme Heat Hits Some Georgia Neighborhoods Harder Than Others – September 8, 2021

Census data: Johns Creek’s population topped 82,000 residents in 2020 – September 2, 2021

2020 Census population numbers for Georgia’s cities – September 1, 2021

Georgia wins another tri-state water wars case – September 1, 2021

Meteorologist: Georgia Needs To Be Prepared For Rising Global Temperatures – July 8, 2021

Georgia’s traffic congestion among worst in U.S.– July 8, 2021

Columbia County is one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia – July 9, 2021

Georgia Receives Grant To Sustain Beach Water Quality Monitoring – June 21, 2021

The Coal Plant Next Door – March 27. 2021

Environmental advocacy agency is worried about pollution in the Chattahoochee River – December 9, 2020

Local waterways listed among state’s worst – December 2, 2020

In Georgia, 16 Superfund Sites Are Threatened by Extreme Weather Linked to Climate Change – November 29, 2020

Environmental groups continue fight against strip mine near Okefenokee – November 25, 2020

Study says chemicals found in Ogeechee fish – November 19, 2020

Ethylene Oxide: Tests Show Spike In Toxic Gas After Plant Reopened – September 22, 2020

Georgia taking steps to save ‘The Little Things that Run the World’ – September 18, 2020

Northern suburbs’ ongoing growth evident in Northside Hospital’s expansion – September 16, 2020

Atlanta Top Area to Benefit from Transition to Electric Vehicles – September 15, 2020

Aging Septic, Rising Seas Threaten Georgia Waterways – September 15, 2020

Georgia Residents Near Power Plant Sue Over Coal Ash Pollution – August 7, 2020

American Lung Association calls on Georgia residents to pledge to Stand Up For Clean Air, take action on climate change – July 17, 2020

EPA Awards $3.8 Million Grant to Improve and Protect Georgia’s Water Quality – July 26, 2020

Atlanta Companies Can Fight Climate Change and Help Georgia’s Rural Economy – May 25, 2020

These are Georgia’s fastest growing cities, according to new U.S. Census report – May 27, 2020

Georgia Now & Forever: Georgia’s Historic Land Cover and What the Future Holds – June 8, 2020

Proposed Georgia Mine Next to Okefenokee Swamp Raises Alarms – June 17, 2020

Georgia DOT to Expand Connected Vehicle Technology in Atlanta – February 10, 2020

Amidst boom, Midtown’s population has nearly doubled since 2000, market study finds – February 7, 2020

Growing pains part of Augusta area’s continued growth, experts note in economic forecast – January 23, 2020

‘Nobody’s ever cared about Juliette.’ Fight for clean water rages on in this Georgia town – January 23, 2020

Atlanta Researcher Looks To Trees To Help Ease Highway Air Pollution – November 5, 2019

Forecast: Atlanta, Georgia Housing Market to Keep Climbing into 2020 – October 26, 2019

Populations of the ‘most important living being in the world’ on the decline – October 16, 2019

These Birds In Georgia Vulnerable To Climate Change: Audubon – October 15, 2019

1 million people in DeKalb County? It’s possible by 2050, study says – October 11, 2019

Metro Atlanta Sterilizing Plant Shutting Down As Air Tests Begin; Lawsuit Challenges EPD Deal – September 13, 2019

Georgia DOT gives update on I-75 commercial vehicle lane project – September 11, 2019

Growth in DeKalb County continues, population rises to 753,030 – August 29, 2019

Study Named Forsyth Fastest Growing County In GA – August 26, 2019

Habitat loss presents struggle in conservation – August 26, 2019

Report predicts ‘killer heat’ in Georgia, elsewhere in coming decades – July 16, 2019

Water Conservation: Tapping into a clear future – July 14, 2019

How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry – June 24, 2019

How much will it cost to protect Georgia from rising seas? – June 20, 2019

How Will Infrastructure Steer Atlanta’s Fast Growth? – May 14, 2019

Farming heads indoors to escape punishing weather – April 29, 2019

Unhealthy air? South Fulton, DeKalb counties among the worst in Georgia – April 25, 2019

Census: Metro Atlanta has 4th-fastest growing population in nation – April 18, 2019

Groups seek court order blocking Atlantic seismic blasting – February 22, 2019

Climate Change: How Willing Georgia Is To Adjust Lifestyle – February 18, 2019

Honey bee population struggles to hang on – February 15, 2019

‘Infrastructure Report Card’ Shows Slight Improvement to ‘C+’ – February 7, 2019

N.C. Aquariums join coalition and state leaders in opposition to Atlantic Coast seismic blasting – January 10, 2019

Hamilton Crossing Park expansion infrastructure to pick up in 2019 – January 10, 2019

Oconee’s growth must be managed responsibly – January 9, 2019

Annual Bring One for the Chipper event held in LaGrange on Saturday – January 7, 2019

USDA invests in water and wastewater infrastructure in 46 states – January 4, 2019

Contaminated groundwater, a toxic legacy of Georgia’s air bases – January 3, 2019

Study: South Carolina among top states for potential growth of solar power – January 1, 2019

Coal ash pollutants found in groundwater at 11 Georgia sites, including Plant McIntosh in Rincon – January 8, 2019

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