ATLANTA — Trade through Georgia's ports supported 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the state during the last fiscal year, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.

The number of statewide jobs grew by 41,770 in fiscal 2024, up 7% from the previous fiscal year. Georgia ports now help sustain 12% of total state employment.

"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," Gov. Brian Kemp said. "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."

"Georgia's ports are one of the strongest economic engines, fostering the development of virtually every indust

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