Georgia would be among the most impacted by minimum wage hike, report shows By Walter C. Jones Morris News Service ATLANTA -- Democrats’ proposal to boost the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.10 would have the biggest impact in Georgia and surrounding states than in other parts of the country, according to a new study. The party is hoping to make it an issue in this year’s Senate election, and its Georgia nominee, Michelle Nunn, tells supporters at every stop that she supports the increase. read more

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