Pooler, GA, United States

Pooler may be one of Georgia's fastest-growing cities, but don't be fooled - the reality is a population of 25,711 as of 2020, and a bureaucracy that has already required building a sprawling, 51,500-square-foot city hall complex. While the city has successfully attracted major companies like JCB and Gulfstream Aerospace, the tradeoff is a persistent headache of red tape to navigate. And despite Pooler's small-town charm and low crime rate, a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line. This rapid growth has its perks, but it's not for the faint of heart.