Rivian

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.
The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

Rivian charges ahead after judge signs bond validation

Josh Lurie
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The judge who initially denied the validation of bonds to provide tax incentives for the Rivian electric vehicle plant has now signed an order to uphold the bonds.
Bill Crane/File Photo

Bill Crane/File Photo

Crane: Rivian off and running

Bill Crane
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Though I do not believe that we should or will see a complete fleet conversion from fossil fuels to electric vehicles, they certainly should be a growing part of the mix.
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