Georgia’s ports support 605,616 full- and part-time jobs in Georgia, yielding $44 billion in annual income, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.“This report confirms what we’ve seen for years: our Ports are exceptional drivers of job creation and economic activity, both in the booming coastal region and in communities across Georgia,” said Gov. Brian Kemp. “As we continue to invest in these unrivaled assets statewide and our broader logistics network, we will build on the positive momentum of recent years and further promote opportunities for hardworking Georgians. On behalf of a grateful state, I want to congratulate and thank all those who work for the ports system for making this another record-breaking year of economic benefit.”The total economic impact of Geogia’s ports increased 4 percent or $7 billion in FY2025, compared to the previous fiscal year. "Every shipment through Savannah and Brunswick fuels Georgia's economy, supporting businesses, families and communities," said Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports CEO.Between FY2021 and FY2025, employment supported by port activity has increased by more than 44,500 jobs.“Twelve percent of statewide employment, or almost one out of every eight Georgia jobs, is in some way dependent on the ports,” said Jeff Humphreys, director of the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business, who conducted the study.Port activity now supports $181…
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