Rough Draft Atlanta
Atlanta region adds 53,690 residents in past year, according to new report
Metro Atlanta's population reaches 5.3 million as growth slows to 1.0%, driven by housing shortages and shifting economic trends, while the City of Atlanta continues to experience rapid expansion.
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