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Economic Development

JACKSON COUNTY AIRPORT

The site of the Northeast Georgia Inland Port
in Hall County is a 30 to 45-minute drive from
money by taking advantage of flights to more Jackson County. By offering direct rail service
than 70 international destinations offered to the Garden City Terminal at the Port of
Jackson County businesses have access to a
global market through nearby airports. The at ATL. Savannah, the opening of this facility will
further strengthen the transportation network
Jackson County Airport, near I-85, boasts a of the Jackson County Area.
5,210-foot runway, new markings, improved Mainline railroads CSX and Norfolk
lighting, ramp space available for rent from Southern both serve Jackson County, Excellent Education
making it easy for businesses to ship to and
the County and County/private hangar space A vibrant business climate begins with
options, and some of the lowest fuel prices in from Georgia’s deep-sea Port of Savannah and academic excellence. Jackson County offers
north Georgia. the Port of Brunswick.
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Jackson County Airport plays a vital role
in supporting the region with 51 jobs, an
annual payroll of $1.3 million, and $5.48
million in economic output for the local and
regional economies. The airport supports
area industries and businesses that rely on
the airport to conduct business operations by
transporting people, equipment, and goods
in and out of the region, as well as supports
activities such as flight training, aerial
inspections, military training, Civil Air Patrol
search and rescue operations, aerial surveys
and photography, and aerial advertising.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, is
just over an hour drive from Jackson County,
which makes business travel convenient. LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Local businesses that operate internationally
save a tremendous amount of time and

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