ATLANTA (December 9, 2025) — Today, Sen. Max Burns (R–Sylvania) celebrated the approval of the Daniel Field Airport rehabilitation project. Administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the project includes a taxiway update, an update to the airport layout plan, the removal of airport obstructions and an environmental assessment of the airport, along with additional improvements to Daniel Field Airport in the City of Augusta.
“Augusta is growing, and investments like this ensure our infrastructure grows with it,” said Sen. Burns. “Rehabilitating Daniel Field Airport strengthens a vital asset for our region, supports continued economic growth and prepares the airport to meet future demand. I appreciate the Georgia Department of Transportation for working with local leaders to make this project possible and for their ongoing commitment to communities across our state.”
The total project cost is estimated at $487,127.19. For more information about the Daniel Field Airport and ongoing transportation projects, visit https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/default.aspx
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Sen. Max Burns serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education. He represents the 23rd Senate District, which includes Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, McDuffie, Screven, Taliaferro and Warren counties, as well as portions of Columbia and Richmond counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-1376 or by email at Max.Burns@senate.state.gov.
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