Governor Brian Kemp announced that Korean manufacturer JS Link America will invest about $223 million to build a rare earth permanent magnet facility in Columbus, Georgia. The project is expected to create more than 520 jobs in Muscogee County and begin operations in late 2027.
“JS Link America strengthens Georgia’s role in securing the U.S. supply chain in industries such as aerospace, mobility, and energy,” said Governor Kemp in the September 2025 announcement.
Permanent magnets are critical components in electric vehicles, wind turbines, data centers, and defense systems. The Columbus facility will span 130,000 square feet at the Muscogee Technology Park and is designed for an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons…