United Parcel Service officials are planning a regional sorting and distribution hub in Atlanta with plans to create 1,250 jobs, state and local officials said Thursday morning.
The hub and jobs are expected by the end of 2018, reflecting an investment of over $400 million, according to an announcement by Governor Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
The mayor said the Atlanta-based company will locate the hub in the southwest portion of the city.
"This strategic capital investment will feature state-of-the-art technology," UPS chairman and CEO David Abney said. "When combined with the strong transportation connections and talented labor pool that Atlanta provides, UPS is building flexibility to meet the growing needs of our customers and our business in Georgia, and around the world."
As far as jobs, UPS is expected to create supervision, administrative and warehouse positions for the new hub, according to a news release from the governor's office.
