In a boost for the state, Rivian picks Georgia for $5 billion electric vehicle plant

Rivian is investing $5 billion in a new electric vehicle plant about an hour east of Atlanta.

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A $5 billion electric truck plant is coming to Georgia.

Rivian Automotive will build its new battery and assembly plant about an hour east of Atlanta.

The company says it will employ 7,500 people. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement Thursday afternoon just outside the state Capitol building.