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Macon, GA vs Beckley, WV

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- Job Growth in Beckley has been positive.
- Beckley has 0.4% more unemployment than Macon.
- Beckley job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Beckley, GAUnited States, WV
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%
 Future Job Growth20.8%  Unlock
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.7%  Unlock
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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