More than half of Augusta-Richmond County workers can’t cover basic living costs, United Way finds

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – More than half of all full-time workers in Augusta-Richmond County do not earn enough to cover basic living expenses, according to new research by the United Way.

The findings are part of the United Way’s ALICE report — an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

As fuel prices continue to surge amid fighting in Iran, Gov. Brian Kemp spoke to reporters about the possibility of suspending the state gas tax.

Nationally, the organization says at least 42% of U.S. households are struggling to make ends meet…

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