Economists paint ‘sobering’ picture for 2026, with slower growth expected in Georgia too

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: December 11, 2025

Words: 606

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Economists are offering a “sobering” forecast for 2026, marking the second consecutive year of slowed growth across both Georgia and the U.S. at large. The state’s economy is projected to grow 1.5% in 2026, only marginally better than the 1.3% growth expected nationally, according to economists at the University of Georgia.

During a 2026 Georgia Economic Outlook presentation in downtown Atlanta Wednesday, interim Terry College of Business dean Santanu Chatterjee told business leaders …

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