Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, joined Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, legislative leaders from both chambers, local elected and economic officials, and company representatives to celebrate the first-ever Rivian Day at the State Capitol. The full day of events included a legislative luncheon for members of the General Assembly to engage with Rivian executives to hear more about the company’s planned operations in Georgia. Governor Kemp also officially recognized Wednesday, March 1, as Rivian Day in Georgia.
“Rivian Day is just the latest example of both our strong partnership with this innovative company and the fact that Georgia is fast becoming the EV capital of the nation,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “I’m thankful for RJ and his team, as well as their ongoing commitment to our No. 1 state for business. They chose the Peach State because they know we have all that is needed for their continued success, and today is a further reminder of that dedication as we prepare for the facility groundbreaking later this year.”
In December of 2021, Governor Kemp and Rivian executives announced the company would invest $5 billion in a manufacturing facility at the 2,000-acre East Atlanta Megasite represented by the Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton Counties. The plant will create 7,500 jobs and will be capable of producing up to 400,000 vehicles per year.
“Thank you to Governor Kemp, the state legislative leaders and local elected officials, and all those who have welcomed us to Georgia,” said RJ Scaringe, CEO and founder of Rivian Automotive. “We’re excited to build our next plant in Georgia and inspired by the state’s innovative spirit. The growing EV ecosystem that continues to take root here is the perfect environment to scale our business and launch new products that are…
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