SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. - Electric vehicle maker Rivian has broken ground on a $5 billion factory in Walton County, expected to bring thousands of jobs to Georgia.

Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns and other officials attended the ceremony.

What we know:

The plant will produce Rivian’s R2 SUV and R3 crossover in two phases, with the company projecting 7,500 jobs by 2030.

Plans for the plant were first announced in 2021 but delayed due to funding concerns.

What's next:

It is scheduled to open in 2028. Georgia Business News

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