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Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Senators question state commissioner on Rivian

Dave Williams
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The state’s top economic development official expressed disappointment Monday with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian’s decision to delay building a new plant east of Atlanta but said the company remains committed to Georgia.
The State of Georgia has committed to spending nearly $200 million on improvements to the property it purchased for the Rivian EV manufacturing plant off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties, including a frontage road and new exit on the interstate. MARK ENGEL/File photo

The State of Georgia has committed to spending nearly $200 million on improvements to the property it purchased for the Rivian EV manufacturing plant off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties, including a frontage road and new exit on the interstate. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Rivian pulls plug on EV plant, at least for now

Dave Williams
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian announced March 7 that it is delaying indefinitely its plan to build an EV plant east of Atlanta, near Madison. Instead, Rivian said it will initially begin building its new R2 midsize SUV at its present location in Illinois.
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

Appeal being filed to challenge Rivian decision

Josh Lurie
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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.
Grading work is underway on the 2,000-acre site where Rivian plans to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant on the border of Morgan and Walton counties. Also visible is a frontage road, which will connect to a new exit on I-20, seen far left. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Grading work is underway on the 2,000-acre site where Rivian plans to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant on the border of Morgan and Walton counties. Also visible is a frontage road, which will connect to a new exit on I-20, seen far left. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Rivian bond deal closes; construction to begin next year

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Georgia is one step closer to becoming the epicenter of electric vehicle manufacturing after the state and Rivian cleared legal hurdles that sought to derail the manufacturing plant in Morgan and Walton counties.
An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED

An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED

MAGallery hosts Celebrating Freedom exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
MAGallery is hosting the Celebrating Freedom exhibition, by abstract artist Nancy Race, through Sept. 16. Celebrating Freedom opens with a catered reception and live music on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to meet Race and mingle with other artists and guests.
Literally surrounded by the artist’s work, patrons gathered to honor his wife, Sara Douglass Thomas, during Founder’s Day at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead.

Literally surrounded by the artist’s work, patrons gathered to honor his wife, Sara Douglass Thomas, during Founder’s Day at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead.

Steffen Thomas Museum Founder’s Day celebrated

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in rural Buckhead celebrated its Founder’s Day on July 1, honoring the artist’s late wife and lifelong muse, Sara Douglass Thomas.
Paris at 10 by Tom Gonzalez. CONTRIBUTED

Paris at 10 by Tom Gonzalez. CONTRIBUTED

MAGallery presents artist-illustrator Tom Gonzalez

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Madison Artists Guild Gallery (MAGallery) will introduce Cuban native Tomas Gonzalez to the local arts community July 14, with a reception to celebrate the opening of his exhibition, This & That Observations. A self-described “visual talker,” Gonzalez will be at MAGallery from 6-8 p.m.
“Missouri II” by Lisa Guyton. CONTRIBUTED

“Missouri II” by Lisa Guyton. CONTRIBUTED

Places Far and Near opens at MAGallery

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Madison Artists Guild Gallery (MAGallery) is excited to welcome Atlanta artist Lisa Guyton to its gallery for her one-woman exhibition titled “Places Far and Near.” Guyton is a visual artist who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and has called Atlanta home since 1995.
Rivian displays vehicles at the Georgia Capitol March 1.

Rivian displays vehicles at the Georgia Capitol March 1.

Judge orders Rivian opponents to pay bond to continue lawsuit

Josh Lurie
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Work to develop the site for one of Georgia’s largest economic development projects continues for EV-maker Rivian as multiple cases work their way through courts. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr. ruled on April 21 that the state is entitled to a bond of $364,619.
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