The company has also made significant investments in renewable energy, with eight solar farms, including the Bulldog Solar farm, which was built in part by local solar technicians. Once fully operational, these projects will generate enough carbon-free energy to power an estimated 123,000 U.S. homes each year. Additionally, Amazon MGM Studios regularly
films series in Georgia, including The Bondsman, The Pickup, and I Want You Back.
“AWS’s ongoing infrastructure investments across the United States demonstrate our relentless commitment to powering our customers’ digital innovation through cloud and AI technologies,” said Roger Wehner, vice president of economic development at AWS. “We are delighted to expand our infrastructure into Georgia with this planned multibillion-dollar investment, which we expect to create more than 550 well-paying jobs and drive significant economic growth for the state. State and local leaders have cultivated an environment that enables companies like AWS to make bold, forward-looking investments. We are excited to deepen our partnership with the state of Georgia and contribute to the continued advancement of its thriving technology landscape.”
Empowering local communities
AWS is dedicated to the communities where we build and operate our global infrastructure. We continuously invest where we operate by supporting local jobs, generating economic growth, providing skills training and education, and unlocking opportunities for local businesses and suppliers.
“This is a historic day for Douglas County,” said Dr. Romona Jackson Jones, Douglas County Commission Chairwoman. “We are pleased to welcome AWS to bring the most secure, resilient, and advanced cloud computing technology to the county, and with it hundreds of high-paying, high-tech jobs that will benefit our community and our citizens for the long term. This initial investment from AWS to expand its infrastructure here and support artificial intelligence technologies is a game-changer, and will result in our community being on the forefront of innovation, further establishing our state as a leader in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence, which will empower businesses here and worldwide.”
“We are pleased and proud that Amazon Web Services, a world technology leader, has chosen to locate new data centers in Butts County,” said Russ Crumbley, chairman of the Butts County Board of Commissioners. “Their investment will be the most significant in Butts County history, and represents a truly collaborative effort for more than a year by the Butts County Board of Commissioners, the Development Authority of Butts County, the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, and the Butts County School System. Each entity worked diligently with AWS to ensure that the investment—which will enable significant infrastructure improvements throughout our community—will benefit the citizens of Butts County for decades to come. We appreciate the hard work by all board members, staff, and those of our fellow local government entities who have worked tirelessly to get this project to the announcement stage, and we look forward to future partnerships in the years to come.”
Among the local training programs AWS offers to communities is a Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Workshop, which trains individuals in new fusion splicing techniques and equipment. In the fall of 2022, dozens of participants completed this program at Augusta Technical College. Learners earn a fusion splicing certificate and are immediately connected to employers seeking in-demand talent in the field of fiber broadband.
To benefit our communities in regions where we build and operate our global infrastructure, AWS launches long-term, innovative programs that will have a lasting positive impact. AWS will bring signature science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education programs to Georgia that include Girls’ Tech Day, which inspires girls to pursue careers in technology; Think Big Spaces for students to get a hands-on approach to STEAM education; and more.
AWS chooses locations that provide robust utility infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and opportunities to support public services through increased tax revenue. Ultimately, we are committed to making a positive impact in Georgia through job creation, educational partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and community reinvestment.
AWS is proud to expand our operations in Georgia to help drive the next generation of cutting-edge technologies such as AI. We’re grateful for the state and local leaders who have partnered with us, and we look forward to keeping Georgia at the leading edge of the digital age.
