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Macon, GA vs Foley, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Foley has been positive.
- Foley has 3.1% less unemployment than Macon.
- Foley job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Foley, GAUnited States, AL
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.8%  Unlock
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.8%  Unlock
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth21.3%  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 Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

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