Article: NEW JERSEY: Atlantic County Rising.

Standard & Poors last week upgraded Atlantic County to AA from AA-minus ahead of a $21.8 million bond sale set for tomorrow.

The rating agency cited a large and growing tax base, solid financials, and modest debt burden for the new AA rating.

The upgrade reflects the countys steady and diversifying economic growth driven by residential development, and its strong financial position, Standard & Poors credit analyst Armen Hratchian said in a press release.

Moodys Investors Service rates the credit Aa3.

The county has $154 million of outstanding debt, including $82.2 million of general obligation debt and $71 million of appropriation ...

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