SAVANNAH, Ga. – Port activity in Georgia supports 16,300 jobs in the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region, and nearly 651,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to Fiscal Year 2023, the period covered by the previous study. Georgia ports now help sustain 12 percent of total state employment, according to the study.
“Georgia has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business for over a decade in part because we’re also the best state for reliable infrastructure,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “As powerful economic drivers, the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick are a key part of the pro-job creator environment we’ve fostered to ensure every part of our state can thrive.”
According to the most recent study, based on Fiscal Year 2024 data, the total number of full- and part-time jobs in the 17 counties of the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region that rely on the ports amount to:
- Appling: 794
- Bleckley: 204
- Candler: 342
- Dodge: 438
- Emanuel: 1,014
- Evans: 717
- Jeff Davis: 4,264
- Johnson: 117
- Laurens: 1,838
- Montgomery: 178
- Tattnall: 1,146
- Telfair: 187
- Toombs: 1,683
- Treutlen: 82
- Wayne: 3,130
- Wheeler: 105
- Wilcox: 60
“We’re focused on driving growth that supports businesses and communities across our state,” said Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch. “We appreciate the trust companies in the Heart of Georgia place in our port and the strong partnerships we’ve built with organizations like the local chambers and economic development authorities. Together, we’re building a more connected and competitive Georgia.”…