Why rural Georgia is emptying out — and why it could lose political power

01/10/2021 18 min
Why rural Georgia is emptying out — and why it could lose political power

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Episode Synopsis

Most of Georgia’s landmass is rural. But less than a quarter of the population lives in rural areas. And, according to the latest figures from the United States Census, that percentage is dropping as the state grows more diverse and more urbanized. With redistricting getting underway, some small-town Georgia officials worry their shrinking populations could also cost them political influence at the state Capitol.

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