Community

At Georgia Ports, community is one of our key core values. Our teams are proud to volunteer on projects that make a real difference in our neighbors' lives — locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

Recent Community Stories

Explore some of our recent volunteer projects and community involvement efforts. Each story represents our commitment to making our community a better place for everyone.

Junior Police Academy
June 2026Community Story

Junior Police Academy

The Georgia Ports Police Department was proud to host the Junior Police Academy, sharing a day in the life of port police with area youth and career opportunities with law enforcement. The positive impact of this event reflects the dedication...

Georgia Ports Supports United Way
May 2026Community Story

Georgia Ports Supports United Way

The Georgia Ports Authority and its employees have pledged a total of $661,000 to United Way of the Coastal Empire to support its work improving the lives of individuals and families across a five-county region. Discover more here: https://gaports.com/press-releases/georgia-ports-raises-record-661000-for-united-way/

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
January 2026Community Story

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

Georgia Ports Authority is proud to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace - GA, Savannah– a Savannah nonprofit that has built and delivered more than 460 beds to children in need. Over several weekends, GPA volunteers rolled up their sleeves to...

CASA GIFT DRIVE
December 2025Community Story

CASA GIFT DRIVE

Georgia Ports employees spread holiday cheer this year, delivering Christmas gifts for 50 foster children in the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. This is the 21st year GPA employees have raised donations to make the holidays bright for Savannah-area...

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
October 2025Community Story

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Georgia Ports turned pink during October, showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Across our departments and terminals, GPA employees wore pink to show their support for early detection and treatment, to show we are "Stronger Together."

TRUCKER APPRECIATION
September 2025Community Story

TRUCKER APPRECIATION

Georgia Ports leaders and partners were out bright and early showing their gratitude for truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck drivers entering the Port of Savannah were greeted with hot Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits, bottled water, a new...

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