Personal Incomes in Georgia Rose in Second Quarter

Press release from the issuing company

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Personal income in Georgia grew in the second quarter of 2010, according to estimates Monday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Total personal income in the state reached $342 billion in the second quarter -- 2 percent higher than the second quarter of 2009 and 0.9 percent higher than the first quarter of 2010.

Personal income is defined as income received by all persons from all sources, that is, the sum of net earnings by place of residence, property income, and personal current transfer receipts.

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