Senate Resolution 809
By: Senators Harbin of the 16th, Robertson of the 29th, Halpern of the 39th, Dixon of the
45th, Payne of the 54th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association
for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, there are 95 general aviation airports in the State of Georgia that are essential
to the state's transportation and economic infrastructure, supporting its diversified industries
including technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture; these businesses
utilize Georgia's airports to transport employees, customers, vendors, and goods, which spur
economic development; and
WHEREAS, Georgia general aviation airports have an economic impact of more than $2
billion dollars to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA) was founded
in 2021 as a nonprofit agency to promote general aviation airports, provide information
sharing and education, and promote progressive legislation in order to expand and improve
the infrastructure needs of general aviation airports in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the association is composed of airport managers and those assigned those
duties, students, government employees, industry consultants, and airport vendors in the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, AGGAA is a major resource for those in the general aviation industry,
providing educational, scholarship, and networking opportunities for those interested in the
development of airports across the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, its board members are Chair Davin Welter, Athens-Ben Epps Airport; Vice
Chair Nate Schattner, Paulding-Northwest Atlanta Airport; Secretary Adam Webb,
Covington Municipal Airport; Past Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport;
Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County
Airport; Mario Evans, Michael Baker International, Samuel Malte, Kimley-Horn &
Associates, and Legislative Liaison Hope Macaluso, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its many wonderful
contributions on behalf of general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and extend best
wishes for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Association
of Georgia General Aviation Airports.