Georgia
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Federal Workforce in Georgia
Total Workforce
5,344,233
Federal Workforce
79,686
Probationary Federal Workforce
7,389
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 33.30% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 36.14% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Georgia Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 16 |
| Economy & Employment | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 14 |
| Energy | 13 |
| Food & Agriculture | 14 |
| Housing | 4 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 27 |
| International Development | 40 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 22 |
| Overarching | 87 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 90 |
| Research & Academic Research | 14 |
| Social Services | 15 |
| Total | 379 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 79 contracts, 94 grants and 17 leases have been terminated in Georgia.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Georgia
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 3791 | 178 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 3266 | 312 |
| NURSE | 3226 | 384 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 2981 | 99 |
| CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE | 2800 | 680 |
| GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE | 2570 | 197 |
| PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST | 1691 | 59 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 1633 | 127 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 1591 | 342 |
| GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 1571 | 125 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 12887 | 1963 | 14850 |
| GA | Department Of The Air Force | 13429 | 1031 | 14460 |
| GA | Department Of Health And Human Services | 9474 | 646 | 10120 |
| GA | Department Of The Army | 7237 | 723 | 7960 |
| GA | Department Of Defense | 5631 | 750 | 6381 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23,555,564 | $11,620,638 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Fulton County | 28414 |
| Houston County | 15158 |
| DeKalb County | 12932 |
| Richmond County | 8166 |
| Muscogee County | 6319 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Georgia, several federally supported social programs play a crucial role in assisting residents. These programs collectively provide essential services to Georgia residents, addressing needs related to healthcare, nutrition, financial support, energy assistance, and services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Examples include:
- Medicaid
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Program
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- 4,000 - 7,000
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- 25,000 - 35,000
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- >50,000
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- 500 - 1,000
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- 5,000 - 10,000
- >10,000
- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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"My family can no longer afford our mortgage and I am desperately trying to find work as quickly as possible. I've been working for the government, in some capacity, since I was 18 years old. 6 years active duty Air Force, then I spent 4 years getting my Associates and Bachelors degrees to come back as a GS employee. I was a GS employee for 7 years, had a 5 month break in service when I went to work at U.S. Space Command as a contractor, then moved my family from Colorado to Georgia to take a GS job with the Forest Service. It wasn't a paid move, so we spent $60,000 of our own money to move here. 23 days before I was supposed to hit Permanent, I was let go with a termination letter citing poor performance. I received a monetary and time-off award within the first 6 months of working for the Forest Service and never had a single derogatory mark on my quarterly reviewd or annual performance appraisal. I've never had a derogatory mark in my record my entire career! I was blown away that a government I dedicated my life to fired me overnight." - Anonymous