Here Are The 12 Most Generous, Giving Towns In Georgia
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Amanda Northern
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Georgia is known for its southern hospitality, and that kindness extends all over the country. According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Georgia towns frequent their list of the most generous towns in the country. Check out these generous Georgia towns, all within the top 75 of the most generous metropolitan areas in the country!
Albany comes in first on our list with an average of more than $4,200 in contributions per year. Albany has given more than $67 million total.
Macon gives an average of $4,000 per person, and has given more than $100 million in contributions.
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Hinesville is close behind with an average of $3,536 in contributions per person. They've given more than $16 million in total.
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Columbus gives $3,855 on average per person, and has contributed more than $124 million. They are lower on the list because the average discretionary income in Columbus is more than $52K, while Hinesville is more than $46K.
Augusta gives an average of $3,878 per resident and has given a whopping $255,041,972 in donations so far!
Warner Robins gives $3,594 per resident on average and has given more than $58 million in donations so far.
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Valdosta is not far behind, with an average of $3,530 per person and nearly $40 million in total donations.
Dalton gives an average of $3,203 per resident yearly, and has given nearly $35 million.
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Brunswick's residents give an average of $3,457 per year in donations and has given more than $46 million in total contributions. Even though they give less than Dalton on average, Brunswick's discretionary income is higher than Dalton's.
Beautiful Rome gives an average of $3,154 per resident and has contributed more than $2.7 million.
Savannah gives an average $3,196 per person and has given more than $160 million so far!
Last, but certainly not least, Athens gives $2,846 per person on average and has given more than $10 million in donations.
Did you know that our Georgia towns were so giving? What are some of your favorite causes to contribute to? Tell us in the comments below!
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