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Immigration  population growth is taking its toll on Georgia

The sixth fastest growing state in the U.S. In the last ten years, over 1.7 million new residents settled in Georgia. Almost one-quarter of these new residents were immigrants.

In north Fulton County, sewer and water systems have become overburdened due to rapid development.2 Richmond Hill, which grew by more than 137 percent, had to spend $6 million to build new fire and police stations, add traffic signals, and improve its wastewater treatment system.

Bryan County, which grew by 58 percent, was forced to pave miles of roads and add recreation areas and emergency services.3 Population growth doesn't increase the tax base as much as it increases the need for services in that area, noted Barrow County Commission Chairman Eddie Elder, whose county has experienced a 55 percent growth rate in the last decade.4

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