Georgia – A $4 billion investment, thousands of new jobs and a production target of 200,000 vehicles a year. Georgia has secured one of its biggest automotive manufacturing projects, bringing a major German luxury carmaker to the heart of the state.
For Audi, the move marks a significant expansion into the American market. For middle Georgia, it promises a new industrial operation that could shape the region’s economy for decades.
Governor Brian Kemp and Audi CEO Gernot Döllner announced last week that the German automaker has selected the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County for its first manufacturing facility in the United States.
The project is expected to create approximately 4,500 jobs, with production scheduled to begin in 2031. Audi plans to manufacture premium SUVs designed specifically for North American customers.
Work will unfold over several years. Site grading is expected to begin in 2027, followed by construction in 2028. Once fully operational, the factory is expected to have an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles…