SAVANNAH, Ga. — The state of Georgia and local governments are giving $1.8 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to Hyundai Motor Group in exchange for the automaker building its first U.S. plant dedicated to electric vehicles near Savannah, according to the signed agreement disclosed July 22.
July 22, 2022BusinessFuel
Deal for $5.5B Hyundai EV Plant in Georgia Nears Final Approval
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The local economic development agency that worked with Georgia officials in recruiting Hyundai Motor Group to build a $5.5 billion electric car plant near Savannah approved its portions of the deal July 19, though details of tax breaks and other incentives have yet to be disclosed.
July 19, 2022GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA
Georgia, JLL Partner on EV Charging Infrastructure Bid
The Georgia Department of Transportation will partner with real estate giant JLL on a plan to expand electric vehicle charging stations across the state and obtain federal funding to help do it.
July 14, 2022BusinessEquipment
Whiting Systems Opens New Georgia Distribution Center
Whiting Systems opened a new distribution fulfillment center in Georgia, the company announced Oct. 21.
October 23, 2020GovernmentTechnologySafety
Georgia DOT Wins Transportation Management and Operations Award
The Georgia Department of Transportation was named the overall winner of the National Operations Center of Excellence’s transportation systems management and operations awards.
September 25, 2020GovernmentBusinessLogistics
Georgia Legislative Panel Recommends $121.5 Billion Freight Spend
Georgia should spend up to $121.5 billion more over 30 years to improve the movement of freight across the state, a legislative panel has recommended.
January 31, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
Georgia DOT, Partners Sign Pact to Streamline Construction Projects
Georgia Department of Transportation leaders signed an agreement with other agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration, to streamline environmental procedures for highway construction projects.
December 16, 2019GovernmentBusinessTCA
Georgia DOT Pushes Back Plans for Metro Atlanta Toll Lanes
Georgia officials unveiled major changes Oct. 7 to an $11 billion road-building program that will delay projects aimed at addressing metro Atlanta’s traffic mess.
October 8, 2019GovernmentBusiness
Georgia DOT, FHWA, The Ray Formalize Partnership for I-85 Infrastructure
The Georgia Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and The Ray officially have entered a partnership that defines their commitment to transforming a stretch of Interstate 85 into a proving ground for innovative infrastructure projects.
August 27, 2019BusinessTop 50
Georgia Opens Second Inland Port
The newest inland port in the United States is now open in northwestern Georgia. The new Appalachian Regional Port in Murray County is connected by rail to the Port of Savannah, and is expected to ease congestion at the port and reduce truck traffic on roadways by shifting the handoff of international shipping containers to an area with more space.
September 17, 2018