Gov. Kemp, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and State Leaders Celebrate Rivian Day

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Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, joined Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, legislative leaders from both chambers, local elected and economic officials, and company representatives to celebrate the first-ever Rivian Day at the State Capitol. The full day of events included a legislative luncheon for members of the General Assembly to engage with Rivian executives to hear more about the company's planned operations in Georgia. Governor Kemp also officially recognized Wednesday, March 1, as Rivian Day in Georgia.

"Rivian Day is just the latest example of both our strong partnership with this innovative company and the fact that Georgia is fast becoming the EV capital of the nation," said Governor Brian Kemp. "I'm thankful for RJ and his team, as well as their ongoing commitment to our No. 1 state for business. They chose the Peach State because they know we have all that is needed for their continued success, and today is a further reminder of that dedication as we prepare for the facility groundbreaking later this year."

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