Georgia Small Businesses Consider Wage Increases as Worker Shortages Continue

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, March 12th, 2026

Small Georgia businesses are still struggling to find workers, according to a new report by the Georgia chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.

Hunter Loggins, the group’s state director, says labor quality has improved slightly, but hiring challenges remain.

“The good news is the labor quality has improved slightly, but again we’re just having trouble finding folks,” Loggins said.