Anecdotal evidence suggests that illegal immigrants are leaving Georgia. Advocates who work with the immigrant community say businesses that cater to Hispanics have seen a notable decline in business. Traffic in communities where immigrants live is lighter.
Georgia’s tough new immigration law could be a reason. However drought and a slumping economy could also be a cause. Georgia’s historic drought has dried up landscaping and agriculture businesses. The housing slump has put a damper on the construction industry. Both are seen as traditionally friendly to immigrants.
Georgia’s tough new immigration law could be a reason. However drought and a slumping economy could also be a cause. Georgia’s historic drought has dried up landscaping and agriculture businesses. The housing slump has put a damper on the construction industry. Both are seen as traditionally friendly to immigrants.
