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Celebrates 80 Years of Georgia Ports Authority

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Celebrates 80 Years of Georgia Ports Authority

IntroducedMay 21, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

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Why This Matters

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Georgia Ports Authority and recognizes its contributions to the economy and global trade.

If you live in Georgia, the ports contribute $171 billion in business revenue and support over 609,000 jobs.

Who this affects

maritime industry workers · communities near ports

What does this resolution do?

1The Georgia Ports Authority has played a key role in Georgia's economy since its founding in 1945.
2The ports support over 609,000 jobs and generate $40 billion in income annually.
3Savannah's port has seen container traffic grow by 784 percent since 1995.
4The authority plans to invest $4.5 billion over the next decade to expand its facilities.
5The YES+ program trains high school graduates for careers in the maritime industry.

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This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Georgia Ports Authority.

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Intro

House

IntroducedCurrentMay 21, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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House

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