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October 11, 2024

USPS to Highlight New Investments at Athens Sorting and Delivering Center

Postal Service will Showcase New Vehicles and Facility Upgrades that are Part of $40 Billion Delivering for America Plan

What:

As part of its Delivering for America plan, the U.S. Postal Service is rolling out significant investments across the nation. This $40 billion initiative is designed to modernize and revitalize the Postal Service. The tangible results of this investment will be showcased at the Athens Sorting and Delivery Center, where new vehicles and state-of-the-art facilities will be on display. This substantial investment highlights the Postal Service's dedication to innovation and modernization. The event will provide a first-hand look at the new fleet, replacing vehicles that are over 30 years old, and the newly updated facilities, demonstrating the Postal Service's commitment to enhancing both service delivery and the customer experience in Georgia and across the nation.

Who:

Postal Service leadership, USPS fleet management and modernization experts, local officials, and community members.

When:

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9:00 a.m.

Agenda:

  • 8:30 a.m. guests arrive
  • 9 a.m. key speakers
  • 9:30 a.m. tour of the facility

Where:

Athens Sorting and Delivery Center
575 Olympic Drive
Athens, GA 30601

RSVP:

Media should rsvp to Tiffany Rowland at tiffany.c.rowland@usps.gov

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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