City workers in Forest Park, GA are getting a big bump…
According to a report from WSBTV 2-Atlanta, full-time city employees in Forest Park will see their minimum hourly wage reach $23.46 per hour — more than three times higher than The Peach State’s mandatory minimum wage.
The vote in the Clayton County city was unanimously approved.
“The new wage rate, which is more than three times higher than Georgia’s state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, will apply to all full-time city employees, reaffirming Forest Park’s dedication to supporting its workforce, reducing economic inequality and contributing to a thriving local economy. By establishing a minimum wage significantly above the state and federal levels, the city is taking tangible steps to address the rising cost of living and provide sustainable income for its employees,” officials said in a statement.
The measure allows the city’s employees to “thrive, not just survive,” said City Manager Ricky L. Clark, Jr.
“The City of Forest Park is setting an example for other cities in Georgia and across the nation,” Mayor Angelyne Butler said in a statement. “Our community deserves the best public services, and the best way to ensure that is by valuing our public servants and giving them the financial security they deserve.”
The increased wages are expected to start before Jan. 1, 2025 to give departments time to adjust budgets for the year.
