ATLANTA JEWRY SOARS

Atlanta Jewry soars (JTA)
Atlanta’s Jewish population grew by 60 percent during the past decade, according to a recent study. Atlanta’s Jewish population is nearly 120,000, making it the 11th-largest Jewish community in America.

The study, designed by Ukeles Associates in coordination with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, measured demographics and Jewish identity. Details were released Tuesday.

Among the highlights: Atlanta has twice as many children as seniors and intermarriage rates are among the highest of any U.S. community. Nearly 20 percent of Atlanta’s Jews are Georgia-born; of those born elsewhere, 30 percent hail from New York.