ATLANTA — Amazon has provided new data in a self-issued economic impact report that says the company has brought 34,000 jobs to Georgia across various investments over the years.
According to the report, Amazon’s investments have generated over $20.1 billion to Georgia’s gross domestic product (GDP). The methodology behind the report was not provided -- Amazon's website says "all investment and economic impact figures have been estimated by Keystone Strategy, a third-party consultancy."
Amazon says the figures reflect the full scope of its involvement in the state, going beyond direct hires. The company says its investments have also supported more than 44,700 indirect jobs in sectors such as construction, transportation, retail, health care and hospitality.
“As Georgia continues to break economic records all across the state, partners like Amazon are essential to creating jobs and opportunities here in the best place for opportunity,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in a statement. “These latest figures confirm that our approach to working with employers to open doors while investing in critical needs like infrastructure and workforce are paying transformational dividends for both hardworking Georgians and companies alike.”
Amazon’s investments in Georgia at a glance
- $18.5 billion invested in Georgia since 2010, including infrastructure and employee compensation.
- $20.1 billion added to the state’s GDP as a result of Amazon’s investments, according to the third-party analysis.
- 34,000 full- and part-time jobs created in Georgia (as of January 2024).
- 44,700 indirect jobs supported on top of direct hires, according to a methodology Amazon says is used by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- 16,000+ independent sellers in Georgia, many small and medium-sized businesses, use Amazon’s platform.
Amazon's physical footprint in Georgia includes 22 fulfillment and sortation centers, ten delivery stations, and 12 Whole Foods Market locations, among other facilities. The company has also invested in renewable energy with eight solar farms across the state.
Additionally, Amazon MGM Studios has filmed several series in Georgia, including "The Underground Railroad" and "Swarm."
Amazon’s impact is concentrated in metro Atlanta. The company operates a major fulfillment center in Stone Mountain and a new delivery station in Forest Park, which opened in 2023. Amazon also announced the expansion of its Atlanta Tech Hub, which is set to create over 1,000 new tech and corporate jobs.