Senator from the 34th (State Senator) rose to mark the centennial anniversary of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, tracing the airport’s start to a 1925 lease and describing events planned for the centennial celebration.

The senator said the airport’s development was shaped by former mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson and called the facility “the world’s busiest airport.” The senator said the airport serves “millions of passengers,” employs hundreds of Georgians and “generates $1,000,000,000 of dollars of economic impacts” for the state.

Planned centennial activities mentioned included a gala, arts installations and storytelling exhibits; the senator encouraged colleagues to participate in the airport’s events commemorating the milestone.

Why it matters: Hartsfield–Jackson is a major economic engine for Georgia, with longtime civic and business ties; the centennial events aim to highlight the airport’s role in the state’s transportation and economic development.

The senator concluded by inviting colleagues to join the centennial recognition and said the airport’s legacy will continue to influence Georgia’s global connections.