In most of the country, including Georgia, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sets the poverty line at an annual income of $15,060 for individuals and $31,200 for a family of four.

In Georgia, the average poverty threshold for a family of 4 was a little under $27,000 dollars. State lawmakers say this points to having reduced child care costs and affordable housing solutions ...

Georgia state Representative James Beverly was elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 2011 representing District 143 of Macon-Bibb County. ... and alleviation of poverty in Macon, Georgia.