GA HR1206

Designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol to honor the state's aerospace and defense industry

Georgia's aerospace and defense sector includes over 800 companies employing more than 200,000 workers, with an estimated annual economic impact of $57.5 billion

Aerospace and defense products have been Georgia's top international export since 2004, totaling $12.6 billion in 2024 exports

Recognizes major industry employers including Lockheed Martin (celebrating 75 years in Marietta, supporting 20,000+ jobs) and Gulfstream Aerospace (13,000+ employees, $1.4 billion Georgia payroll)

Acknowledges contributions of Georgia universities including Georgia Tech (ranked #1 public aerospace engineering program), Mercer University, Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia, and Kennesaw State University to workforce development