The South magazine Oct/Nov 06 : Page 2
Georgia Ports Creating Jobs for Georgia’s People Port Columbus Port of Savannah Port of Brunswick Port Bainbridge Georgia’s deepwater ports and inland barge terminals support more than 275,968 jobs throughout the state each year and contribute $10.8 billion in income, $35.4 billion in revenue and some $1.4 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia’s bustling economy. Georgia Ports Authority’s modern, productive facilities in Savannah, Brunswick, Bainbridge and Columbus benefit all Georgians. From the foothills of north Georgia to the coastal plains, Georgia’s ports serve as a powerful economic engine enhancing international trade opportunities for public and private entities.
