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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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 of our port police officers and our shared commitment to building strong relationships within the community.
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
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 children in need.
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
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 safety vest and commemorative GPA koozie. It’s just one small way Georgia Ports can say “Thank You, Truck Drivers” for all they do to keep freight moving safely and efficiently on Georgia’s highways.
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