A multi-million dollar grant has been set aside to support the construction of the Northeast Georgia Inland Port in Hall County.
North Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde, who represents the state's 9th District, announced the large grant Friday afternoon.
The $46.8 million infrastructure grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will go to The Georgia Ports Authority, Norfolk Southern Railway and Hall County
"The new Inland Port will link the Ninth District directly to the Port of Savannah, bringing with it significant economic advantages to businesses in North Georgia and the Greater Appalachian Region," Clyde said in a prepared statement. "Undoubtedly, this smart and targeted investment will bolster communities and businesses across the Ninth District and completion of the Inland Port will be pivotal to ensuring that Georgia remains among the top states for doing business for years to come."
Republican Clyde praised state and local government officials for continued commitment to the inland port project.
"I would like to extend my thanks to Governors Deal and Kemp for their vision and commitment to keeping Georgia the number one state in which to do business. I would also like to thank the Hall County State Assembly delegation, the County Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Ports Authority for the tremendous amount of work put in to move this vital project forward," Clyde said.
The inland port is planned for a 104-acre tract in the White Sulphur Road area just off I-985.
