Latino Day at the Georgia State Capitol

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Tuesday was Latino Day at the Georgia State Capitol, celebrating the contributions of the Hispanic community and pondering solutions to their biggest problems.

There are an estimated 1.1 million Latinos in Georgia — a group that adds billions to the state economy each year and has become a powerful voting bloc. One in four new businesses in Georgia are Latino-owned.

“We have a dynamic community of Latino entrepreneurs and business owners that significantly contribute to a thriving economy in Georgia,” said Stefanie Zaenker with the group Libre Initiative. “At the end of the day, we’re all Georgians and we’re all Americans. We want safe communities and a thriving Georgia economy.”…

Originally Posted in Atlanta News First