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Warehousing and Distribution

Georgia: Logistics Hub for Global Markets

Why Georgia for Warehousing and Distribution?

With superior highway access to the eastern U.S. market, growing port connections to the world and an abundance of workers at low relative wages, Georgia is the ideal location for the warehousing and logistics industry. The state is home to over 700 million square feet of warehouse distribution space, with metro Atlanta – the largest market in Georgia and sixth largest in the U.S. – accounting for nearly 300 million square feet.

Georgia's strengths:

  • Well-developed transportation infrastructure
  • Low operating costs
  • Highly-skilled workers
  • Renowned workforce training program
  • Excellent accessibility to market
  • Business-friendly environment

Georgia Leads

5,000 +

Miles of Rail Through Georgia

CSX and Norfolk Southern

15,000

Daily Truck Transactions at GA Ports

Georgia Ports Authority

285 M

Square Feet of Warehouse Space in Metro

CBRE 2025

Recent Warehouse Distribution Locations in Georgia

Over the last five years, warehouse distribution operations have added more than 25 million square feet of space in the Georgia market. Locations across the state are ideal for warehouse distribution. Here are a few recent examples of companies now calling Georgia home.

Procter & Gamble to Create 350 New Jobs with $205 Million New Facility in Butts County

"Procter & Gamble Distributing, LLC, an American multinational consumer goods corporation, is planning to invest $205 million in a new distribution facility in Jackson, Georgia. This new location for the company will create 350 new jobs in Butts County. P&G’s new distribution center will be located at 950 Logistics Parkway in Jackson, Georgia. The state-of-the-art, automated facility will be more than 1 million square feet once completed.”

Source: Georgia Department of Economic Development press release, May 2022

Automated warehouse services company building distribution center in Georgia

“We are grateful for Governor Kemp’s support and look forward to a long-term partnership with the Butts County community, creating valuable employment opportunities and enabling consumers to get goods faster, cheaper, and in a more reliable way. As a proud Georgia Tech alum, I have long admired how Georgia fosters innovation, and GreenBox is pleased to be part of this continued growth.”

Vikas J. Parekh, GreenBox Board Director

Source: Georgia Public Broadcasting, November 2024

Largest Warehouses and Distribution Centers in Georgia

  • Walmart (Statesboro), 3 million square feet
  • Amazon (Appling), 2.8 million square feet
  • JC Penney (Forest Park) 2.2 million square feet
  • Variety Wholesalers (Newnan) 2.1 million square feet
  • Burlington (Pembroke), 2 million square feet
  • Target (Savannah), 2 million square feet
  • Shaw Industries(Rincon), 1.9 million square feet
  • syncreon (Fairburn), 1.85 million square feet
  • Saddle Creek (Atlanta), 1.75 million square feet
  • Target Corp. (Midway), 1.5 million square feet
  • Target Corp. (Tifton), 1.5 million square feet
  • Auto Zone (Lavonia), 1.5 million square feet
  • Kenco/Whirlpool (McDonough), 1.5 million square feet
  • The Clorox Sales Company(Tifton), 1.5 million square feet
Locations by Square Feet

Workforce

400k

Total Warehouse-Related Jobs

Lightcast, 2025

+8%

2025 - 2035 Growth in Warehouse Jobs

Lightcast, 2025

$20.84

Georgia Median Hourly Earnings

Lightcast, 2025

Explore Your Workforce

Discover your community's readiness for warehousing and distribution by exploring existing industry-related talent close to home.

Abundant Talent for Less

Growth in Georgia's warehouse distribution talent will outpace that of the U.S. overall over the next decade. As a state known for its high-quality, affordable workforce, Georgia continues to provide highly competitive wage rates.

  • Projected growth of 8% in warehouse distribution-related jobs over the next decade compared to 6% at the national level

Georgia offers an ample supply of skilled employees with a variety of technical backgrounds important to the success of warehouse distribution operations. There are currently more than 399,000 Georgians with highly relevant skill-sets in twelve unique occupations important for the industry.

Supply Chain Expertise

98,000

Supply Chain Experts in Georgia

Lightcast Profile Analytics, 2025

30

Supply Chain Courses at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Continuing Education

5.7M

TEUs handled and hauled via GA

Georgia Ports Authority, 2025

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