Now that New York City will not be the site of Amazon's HQ2, Atlanta is back on the short list. Many are buzzing about the prospect of a multi-billion injection into the state's economy and an estimated 25,000 new jobs. And as wonderful as it is for Georgians to ponder this amazing opportunity, it begs an important question: Who will fill these new jobs?
We all know that Georgia is already excelling when it comes to growth. With Amazon HQ2 in Atlanta, not only would thousands of high-paying jobs be created, but tens of thousands mid-range and lower-skilled jobs would be needed to support and service the new economic reality, thanks to the multiplier effect. Throw into the mix the latest state unemployment figure of 3.6%, a more than 50% drop since March of 2012, and it's clear that Georgia's labor market will continue to be a tight one.
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