Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy for Adults
Classes and workshops range from basic budgeting, credit reports and scores, and estate planning.
Upcoming Financial Literacy for Adults classes: Call (404) 762-4077 for more information
Financial Literacy for Youth
Classes and workshops include teaching youth about spending, saving, and sharing money and credit for teens.
Upcoming Financial Literacy for Youth classes: Call (404) 762-4077 for more information
Extension Publications
2005 Georgia Plant Disease Loss Estimates
(SB 41-08)
It is estimated that 2005 plant disease losses, including control costs, amounted to approximately $537.44 million. The value of the crops used in this estimate was approximately $4377.6 million, resulting in a 12.28 percent total disease loss across all crops included in this summary.
Starting Your Own Business: Community Resources
(C 1046)
Starting a new business is an exciting and scary time. Georgia's business sector has an abundance of entrepreneurial spirit, but getting started can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are several community resources to assist small business owners. Learn how to get help with creating a business plan, making it legal and financing your business.
Economic Impact of the Georgia Green Industry, 2013
(C 1138)
The state of Georgia ranked ninth out of all states in 2013 for green industry (not including sod production, as this was not included in the analysis) economic contributions (including multiplier effects) to employment (64,066 jobs) and GDP ($3.79 billion) and tenth in total industry output ($6.72 billion). The largest individual sector in regard to output and employment both directly and indirectly was landscape services, representing nearly 57% of industry employment and 39% of economic output. The Georgia green industry represented 0.83% of Georgia gross domestic product (GDP), higher than that of the U.S. green industry as a whole at 0.72% U.S. GDP.
