To: Governor Brian Kemp

Raise Georgia Minimum Wage

Raise the minimum wage in Georgia to at least $10.10 per hour.

Why is this important?

Minimum wage in Georgia is barely on par with the federal minimum wage. Both are $7.25. Georgia is paying their workers $7.25 an hour, which is definitely not high enough, as it is the lowest minimum wage of all of the states.

The minimum wage is required to be equal to or greater than federal minimum wage, so Georgia is giving their citizens the bare minimum. Assuming each person works 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, and takes 1 week of unpaid vacation each year, that salary totals only about $30,000 a year. BUT, most jobs don't offer that much work time, and only will give a total of $13,000-$18,000 per year.