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Georgia borrowers have $10.95 billion in defaulted student loans
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A large number of borrowers, nearly 400,000, are not making payments on their loans.
In Georgia, a substantial amount of debt is attributed to unpaid student loans. The total debt owed by borrowers in default is significant. A large number of borrowers, nearly 400,000, are not making payments on their loans.
Debt totals are substantial, with borrowers owing a large amount collectively. Further information on individual institution nonpayment rates is available, including data on public and private colleges and universities in the state, which can be found through the US Department of Education.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Georgia, a substantial amount of debt is attributed to unpaid student loans. The total debt owed by borrowers in default is significant. A large number of borrowers, nearly 400,000, are not making…
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