ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia’s tourism industry continues to boom, setting records for the third year in a row.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that the Peach State welcomed 174 million visitors in 2024, generating more than $82 billion in economic impact. That spending supported nearly half a million jobs statewide and, according to Kemp, saved the average Georgia household more than $1,200 in taxes.

“Georgia’s scenic landscapes, cultural attractions, and vibrant communities make our state a top destination,” Kemp said.

The growth can be seen from South Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp — where international visitors travel for its natural beauty — to Atlanta, where movie fans flock to filming locations.

“There’s a lady here from Belgium right now. I have Germany. I had South

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