Georgia Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Georgia, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Georgia Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Georgia counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Georgia counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Georgia | 2008 | -- | 9,210 | $5,158,981,922 |
Georgia | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 56 | $2,036,191 |
Georgia | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 7 | $574,221 |
Georgia | 2008 | Hospital | 3 | -$67,978 |
Georgia | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 62 | $26,734,937 |
Georgia | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 58 | $32,917,608 |
Georgia | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 466 | $60,104,507 |
Georgia | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 81 | $121,992,938 |
Georgia | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 218 | $21,933,118 |
Georgia | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 1,046 | $371,267,306 |
Georgia | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 637 | $235,876,625 |
Georgia | 2008 | State Government Organization | 40 | $41,538,874 |
TOTAL | | | 11,884 | $6,073,890,269 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
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