Gov. Kemp, Georgia Ports host Gainesville grand opening
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined customers, Hall County dignitaries and Georgia Ports leaders to host the grand opening ceremony of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port. “Georgia’s ports are a major reason companies choose to invest and create jobs here, and the Gainesville Inland Port brings that advantage directly to Northeast Georgia,” said Gov. Kemp. ...
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp attended the grand opening of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port on Wednesday. The new facility, located in Northeast Georgia, aims to bolster the region's supply chain options and reduce highway congestion. Kemp emphasized that Georgia's ports play a vital role in attracting businesses and creating jobs.
The Gainesville Inland Port, which will connect the region to the Port of Savannah, is expected to handle 26,000 containers per year via rail, thereby decreasing emissions and traffic on Atlanta and Georgia highways. The terminal, currently handling a mix of retail goods and manufacturing components for imports, will also offer global connectivity and local storage options to customers.
Additionally, the port has funded $4.8 million in Hall County road projects, including the removal of an at-grade rail crossing and the resurfacing of Cagle Road to ensure safe passage for emergency vehicles. Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch expressed excitement about the partnership between the port and the local community, while Chairman Alec Poitevint and President Kevin Price highlighted the ongoing investments in Georgia's logistics network and the port's role in supporting the state's economic growth.
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