Infrastructure & Innovation
Be Bold in Gwinnett
In Gwinnett, we were born to innovate. We’re the perfect place, brimming with opportunities, for your business to expand and make its mark on the world. From innovation centers like Rowen, The Water Tower, and Curiosity Lab to our easy to access international airport, year-round port access, and short commute times, we have everything you need to set your business up for success.
Air Travel and Ports
Whether you need to ship by air or water, our infrastructure can help get your products where you need quickly and efficiently. We’re just a 40-minute drive from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that gives you access to many international locations and 80 percent of the U.S. market within a two-hour flight. Along with this airport housing more than 20 cargo airlines, the Georgia Foreign Trade Zone is available to help your business accelerate the movement of goods from our nearby ports in Savannah and Brunswick, GA.
Rail and Freight
The Atlanta area hosts a variety of rail and freight resources. The region is a central location for major distribution centers, with access to I-95, I-75, I-20, I-85, I-16, and I-59. Gwinnett’s six interstates connect to 80 percent of the U.S. population within a two-day truck drive. Georgia’s rail system is the largest intermodal hub east of the Mississippi and has more than 4,680 miles of track and we boast the most extensive rail system in the Southeast and have two Class I railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Utilities
Gwinnett offers an extensive range of utility services for businesses and homeowners alike. Electricity is provided by GA Power and Jackson EMC, natural gas is through certified gas marketers, water and sewer services are provided by the Gwinnett Department of Water Resources. Telecommunications and data services are hosted by more than six providers in the region providing competitive rates and services including AT&T/Verizon/Cox Residential Services/Cox Business Services/Level 3/Windstream.