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Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Rivian breaks ground on planned Stanton Springs factory

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rivian Automotive has moved forward with its plans to launch a 2,000-acre EV production plant at Stanton Springs North, breaking ground for the long-delayed project on Sept. 16. The ceremony involved several state officials — including Gov.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Rivian opponents wait for judge’s decision

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Construction is expected to begin within the next year on Rivian Automotive’s $5 billion, 2,000-acre Stanton Springs electric vehicle manufacturing facility. Many Morgan County residents remain opposed to the plant, however, as the company increases efforts to make progress.
This rendering shows part of the sprawling campus Rivian intends to build at Stanton Springs North along the Morgan-Newton county line. FILE PHOTO

This rendering shows part of the sprawling campus Rivian intends to build at Stanton Springs North along the Morgan-Newton county line. FILE PHOTO

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Rivian plans celebrations; opponents still in court

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Rivian Automotive is preparing to host two celebratory events for the planned construction of a 2,000-acre manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, spanning Rutledge and Social Circle. Rivian intends to host a community event on Sept.
An aerial view of the land to be used for Rivian’s production facility in Georgia. From DOE report

An aerial view of the land to be used for Rivian’s production facility in Georgia. From DOE report

Rivian, DOE finalize loan agreement for Georgia plant

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rivian announced on Jan. 16 that it had closed its loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office for up to $6.
Work on the Rivian EV manufacturing site on the border of Morgan and Walton counties was paused earlier this year while the company focused on its existing Illinois plant. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Work on the Rivian EV manufacturing site on the border of Morgan and Walton counties was paused earlier this year while the company focused on its existing Illinois plant. MARK ENGEL/File photo

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Rivian lands federal loan to restart EV plant

Dave Williams
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A nearly $6 billion federal loan will help electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian restart construction of a $5 billion vehicle and battery plant near Covington, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., announced Tuesday.When it was announced in late 2021, the project was expected to create 7,500 jobs.
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Morgan BOC gets update on Rivian

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 15, 2024
During its Aug. 6 meeting, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners received an update about Rivian’s Georgia plant at Stanton Springs North.
Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. (MARK ENGEL/File Photo)

Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. (MARK ENGEL/File Photo)

JDA provides update on Rivian’s Georgia plant

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 1, 2024
While Rivian has paused construction on its $5 billion plant at the Stanton Springs North site in Morgan and Walton counties, site work remains ongoing.The Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton & Walton Counties provided an update on the site at its July 23 meeting.
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

Rivian pulls plug on EV plant for now

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian announced on 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.
Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Rivian pauses construction of Georgia EV plant

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will delay indefinitely plans to build a $5 billion EV plant east of Atlanta, the company announced Thursday.Instead, Rivian initially will begin building its new R2 midsize SUV model at its plant in Normal, Ill.
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