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Georgia ranks among 10 least safe states in WalletHub study
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Further information on the study's findings can be found through the original source, which provides a detailed breakdown of the rankings and methodology used to determine safety scores. A recent study assessed safety across the country.
A recent study assessed safety across the country. Factors such as crime and disaster preparedness were taken into account. The results placed one state near the bottom of the list.
This state ranked 41st out of 50. Various aspects of safety were considered, including finances and road conditions.
Further information on the study's findings can be found through the original source, which provides a detailed breakdown of the rankings and methodology used to determine safety scores.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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