Appeal being filed to challenge Rivian decision

  • Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff
    Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff
  • The RS1 SUV and other Rivian vehicles have been met with rave reviews by consumers. CONTRIBUTED
    The RS1 SUV and other Rivian vehicles have been met with rave reviews by consumers. CONTRIBUTED
    Following a Jan. 2 ruling by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen A. Bradley that dismissed a lawsuit that could have halted development for an electric vehicle manufacturing plant for Rivian, the plaintiffs have appealed. The property is known as Stanton Springs North along I-20 and includes parts of Morgan and Walton counties, but the size of the project –a $5 billon investment...

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