Atlanta's Job Growth Outpaces National Rate But Trails Some Southern Peers

• Atlanta outpaces national average for growth and productivity but lags some other Southern cities like Charlotte and Dallas • Metro area has 25% more jobs than a decade ago vs 14.3% national growth • Strength due to transplants and immigrants; transportation hub; corporate HQs • 42 counties economically tied to Atlanta • Excellent airport, educated workforce, transport center help maximize impact