News Summary
U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have announced over $13 million in federal funding for upgrades to regional airports across Georgia. This funding, part of the bipartisan infrastructure law, aims to improve airport facilities, supporting local businesses and enhancing community resource accessibility. Projects include terminal upgrades and safety improvements, reflecting a commitment to modernizing Georgia’s aviation infrastructure and fostering economic growth through better connectivity.
Atlanta, Georgia – U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced over $13 million in new federal funding designated for upgrades to regional airports across Georgia. This funding, sourced from the bipartisan infrastructure law, aims to support essential maintenance and enhancement of airport facilities statewide. The improvements are anticipated to boost local businesses and improve the accessibility of community resources.
The funding marks a significant investment in the state’s aviation infrastructure, which will address a variety of necessary projects ranging from terminal upgrades to safety improvements. Senator Ossoff recognized the critical role of Georgia’s airports in creating jobs and bolstering the state’s economic competitiveness. Senator Warnock pointed to this funding as an example of what can be achieved through bipartisan cooperation.
The distribution of funds will benefit numerous airports throughout the state. The detailed list of airports receiving funding includes:
- Valdosta Regional Airport: $3,933,289
- Thomson-McDuffie Regional Airport: $1,163,000
- Augusta Regional Airport: $987,701
- Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field: $687,000
- Griffin-Spalding County Airport: $658,450
- Newnan Coweta County Airport: $587,000
- Dekalb-Peachtree Airport: $687,000
- Jackson County Airport: $426,000
- Early County Airport: $426,000
- Athens-Ben Epps Airport: $282,000
- Richard B. Russell Regional Airport: $282,000
- Dalton Municipal: $282,000
- Perry-Houston County Airport: $99,830
- Claxton-Evans County Airport: $144,075
- Millen Airport: $221,000
- Moultrie Municipal Airport: $282,000
- East Georgia Regional Airport: $157,500
- Heart of Georgia Regional: $178,063
- Henry Tift Myers Airport: $282,000
- Jefferson County Airport: $69,000
- Valdosta Regional Airport, among other facilities, will also receive substantial funding.
Prior to this announcement, last October, Senators Warnock and Ossoff had successfully secured more than $19 million for Georgia airports through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program. In September 2024, they achieved over $60 million in federal investments dedicated to further airport upgrades across the state. Additionally, in May 2024, they facilitated the delivery of more than $120 million in federal grant funding to enhance airport infrastructure.
The overarching goal of this financial support is to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of Georgia’s airports, which are vital to regional connectivity and economic resilience. These infrastructure projects not only aim to improve safety and efficiency but are also expected to underpin future job creation, ensuring that local communities can better access resources and opportunities.
The funding underscores a commitment to modernizing aviation facilities and fostering an environment conducive to economic growth across Georgia. This recent announcement, along with previous funding achievements, reflects the ongoing efforts of state leaders to prioritize infrastructure development as a means of enhancing the quality of life and economic prospects for Georgians.
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Additional Resources
- Grice Connect: Federal Funds Cleared for Takeoff at Georgia Airports
- Wikipedia: Airports in Georgia
- WJCL: Georgia Airport Improvements – Millions in Funding
- Google Search: Georgia Airports funding
- WRDW: Airports CSRA Land Millions in Federal Funds
- Google Scholar: Georgia airport infrastructure
- The Brunswick News: State Airport Funding Lagging
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Airports
- 41NBC: Funding Approved for Music-Themed FBO Terminal
- Google News: Georgia airport funding
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