Letter to the Editor: Rivian offers historic opportunity for innovative, American manufacturing

As the four Chambers of Commerce representing Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton, we serve hundreds of businesses across the four counties. We believe the Rivian opportunity is yet another business that will benefit our community.

Rivian incentives in limbo

The basis for a $700 million local property tax break for a $5 billion Rivian manufacturing plant was shot down by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell as she ruled in favor of a petition by opposition group Morgan County Land, Sky & Water Preservation.

Crane: Take the Rivian adventure ride

Except for my long-treasured Blackberry, I have never been an early adapter. Never “that guy” with the newest gadget, toy, or hot car. My one deviance was the first-year model of the Pontiac Fiero … and its engine caught on fire. Electric vehicles (EVs) have held little attraction for me.

JDA reports $111M in grants received for Rivian project

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to discuss a wide variety of items on their agenda. The meeting began with Bob Hughes of the Joint Development Authority updating the board on its financial situation and the upcoming projects they have. “We were awarded $111.