5 ways Amazon is investing in Georgia

Key takeaways Amazon has invested over $30 billion in Georgia since 2010 and contributed over $30 billion to the state's economy. The company has over 30,000 full- and part-time employees and supports over 30,000 indirect jobs.

Amazon partners with 20 educational institutions in Georgia through its Career Choice program and has upskilled over 6,000 employees since 2019. Georgia-based independent sellers sold over 75 million items through Amazon's store. Atlanta's disaster relief hub stocks 1. 4 million items, ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

For more than 30 years, Amazon has been investing across the United States, strengthening local economies and creating opportunities for communities nationwide. Georgia is a prime example of this commitment, with Amazon building a substantial presence in the state since 1999. An Amazon employee takes inventory of supplies at Atlanta's disaster relief hub.

Photo by Melissa Golden/Melissa Golden Today, the Peach State serves as a thriving innovation and logistics hub for Amazon, with investments spanning fulfillment centers to Whole Foods Market locations and cloud computing infrastructure.

The company's economic impact extends beyond direct employment, supporting thousands of additional jobs in construction, logistics, and professional services, and helping local businesses reach customers around the world. Here are five ways Amazon is investing in Georgia. 1.

Investing in our employees Amazon provides competitive wages and comprehensive benefits from Day 1. Operations employees in customer fulfillment and transportation earn an average hourly base wage of more than $23, with total compensation averaging more than $30 an hour when including benefits.

These benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance starting on Day 1, free mental health resources, up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave, a 401(k) with 50% company match, and flexible time-off options that increase with tenure.

Amazon Prime Air employees Beyond more than 30,000 direct jobs, Amazon's presence in Georgia supports more than 30,000 indirect jobs in industries such as construction, logistics, and professional services—suppliers and partners whom we rely on every day. 2.

Supporting workforce development and upskilling Amazon is committed to preparing its workforce for future opportunities through comprehensive education and skills training programs. Since 2019, more than 6,000 Georgia employees have participated in these free initiatives.

Amazon commits $1 billion to Career Choice employee education program as part of Future Ready 2030 fund The Future Ready 2030 fund supports students, employees, and those looking to expand their skills as the workforce adapts to a changing economy.

In Georgia, Amazon partners with 20 educational institutions through its Career Choice program, which prepays tuition for employees pursuing further education. These partnerships with colleges and universities across the state help Amazon employees gain in-demand skills that can propel them into new careers.

From Machine Learning University to Career Choice, these programs represent Amazon's investment in developing talent and creating pathways to opportunity for its workforce. 3. Building infrastructure across the Peach State Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $30 billion in Georgia's infrastructure and employee compensation. This includes more than $6.

5 billion in data center infrastructure. AWS plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia to expand infrastructure to support AI and cloud technologies The investments in Butts and Douglas counties are expected to create hundreds of jobs and enhance Georgia’s position as a hub for cutting-edge digital innovation.

These investments also include 22 fulfillment and sortation centers, 12 delivery stations, three rural super rural delivery stations, two Prime Now fulfillment centers, and other facilities across the state. The company has also expanded its retail footprint with 12 Whole Foods Market locations across Georgia.

Amazon continues to grow its sustainable infrastructure as well, with nine solar farms in the state. Georgia is also home to an AWS Infrastructure Region supporting businesses and organizations throughout the state and beyond, and creating long-lasting, high-skilled jobs and generating revenue for counties to improve roads, schools, and public services. 4.

Empowering Georgia's small businesses Amazon provides a powerful opportunity for Georgia's entrepreneurs and small businesses to reach customers worldwide. Georgia-based independent sellers—primarily small and medium-sized businesses—sold more than 75 million items through Amazon's store, with the average seller generating more than $210,000 in annual sales.

RA Cosmetics COO Adia Howard prepares one of the brand's clean, shea butter-based beauty products. The Atlanta-based company manufactures locally in Norcross, Georgia. T