By the numbers: Georgia and student loan debt

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday concerning the legality of President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan.

Here’s a closer look at student loan debt in Georgia:

1,639,600 — the number of borrowers who live in Georgia, which ranks seventh nationally.
$41,600 - the average borrower balance, which is third nationally.
642,000 - the number applications fully approved for debt relief.
9% - the percentage of borrowers in 2021 who had past-due accounts greater than 90 days.
68,000 - the estimated number of residents 62 and older with student loan debt.

Sources: The White House, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Study: Georgia lags in national rankings in child well-being

The Peach State had its highest ranking, 32nd overall in education, and its lowest ranking, 42nd, in family and community, which includes kids living in high-poverty areas.

Child care tax credit won’t fix crisis in Georgia. But it’s a step, experts say

Experts think more drastic steps, like establishing a child care trust fund, are warranted in Georgia.

The Latest

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Study: Georgia lags in national rankings in child well-being

Georgia college president put on leave amid handling of sex abuse claims

Federal cuts, rising costs force Georgia schools into hard financial choices

Featured

Credit: Courtesy Institute for Justice

U.S. Supreme Court revives Atlanta family’s lawsuit over botched FBI raid

The U.S. Supreme Court sent Martin's case back to appeals court giving her another chance to pursue claims against the federal government over the botched predawn raid.

What to know about Trump protests in metro Atlanta this weekend

Protests against President Trump's policies (dubbed "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance") are planned throughout the U.S. this weekend.

When COVID disrupted Delta’s pilot wing pin supply chain, its pilots had an idea

What’s now known as the ‘Legacy Wings’ tradition lives on.