The economy in the Atlanta area and the whole country has worsened. If you or a loved one has been hurt at work or been involved in a bad auto accident, the downturn in the economy may affect you even more. As we have all realized, many things are affected by changes in the economy. In talking with my clients, one of the greatest problems they face after being injured is financial trouble. This comes usually from being out of work or not receiving workers’ compensation weekly benefits. The concerns that clients have relating to their cases often stem from financial problems that arise following an on-the-job injury or auto accident when clients are out of work and medical bills are growing. This is a concern that our law firm recognizes in our quest to provide continued professional and diligent representation.
According to a recent report by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Douglas County’s population is growing at a much slower pace currently than in previous years; specifically, Douglas County’s population growth is down 55 percent from its average over the course of the past decade. Public officials are blaming this decline on the recession and the housing market crash. “The figures we are seeing now are much different from recent years when Douglas was among the fastest growing counties and Douglasville among the fastest growing cities.” stated Bill Osborne, Douglasville city manager, in an interview with the Douglas County Sentinel. There has been a noticeable change in the student population of the Douglas County School System as well. Counties such as Gwinnett, Fayette, and Henry are also experiencing slower population growth during the last three decades. Contrastingly, Dekalb County and Cobb County recently posted their largest single population increase this decade.
