Warehousing and Distribution

Recent Warehouse Distribution Locations in Georgia

Over the last five years, warehouse distribution operations have added more than 27 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

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 12% in warehouse distribution-related jobs over the next decade compared to 8% 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 390,000 Georgians with highly relevant skill-sets in twelve unique occupations important for the industry.

Geogia: Highly Competitive Market for Warehouse Distribution

With an overall cost of doing business index of 93.0, Metro Atlanta is one of the most cost-effective locations in the country. Savannah, one of the top warehouse distribution hubs in the nation, is also one of the country's most affordable places to do business with a cost of doing business index of 81.0 . Operational costs include hourly labor, benefits, land, construction, property taxes and utilities. When comparing Savannah's cost structure with that of other major areas like The Meadowlands, NJ ($18.7 million), Inland Empire, CA ($17.7 million) or Denver, CO ($16.6 million), the benefits of establishing a warehouse distribution location in Savannah or Georgia are clear.

Cost-related benefits of establishing a warehouse distribution location in Georgia:

• Low state corporate tax rate of 5.75%
• Low overall cost of doing business
• Competitive wage rates with low unionization
• Tax exemptions on warehouse inventory in some areas