Sen. Jason Anavitarte Announces Funding for Paulding Northwest Atlanta Regional Airport

ATLANTA (July 22, 2024) -Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas) is pleased to announce significant funding for the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Regional Airport to enhance its infrastructure and capacity. This funding is part of Governor Brian Kemp's Amended FY24 Budget, which includes $1.5 billion of surplus funds dedicated to improving the state's transportation infrastructure.

"This funding will be transformative for the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Regional Airport, enhancing accessibility and supporting our community's growth," said Sen. Anavitarte. "I want to sincerely thank Governor Kemp, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and Commissioner McMurray for their unwavering commitment to improving our transportation infrastructure. Their support has been instrumental in making this project a reality for the 31^st Senate District."

The funding allocated to the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Regional Airport will be used to construct a new airport access road, significantly improving access and efficiency. The details of the project are as follows:

Paulding Northwest Atlanta Regional Airport:

• Construct Airport Access Road
• State Funding: $1,000,000
• Local Match: $333,333

This project was selected based on a strategic evaluation process and project readiness, with strong endorsement and support from State Transportation Board Member Micah Gravley.

The additional funding is part of a broader $1.5 billion investment in Georgia's transportation infrastructure, which includes significant allocations for local roads, capital maintenance, freight programs, and capital construction.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31, which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at [email protected].