Senate Resolution 738
By: Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Bearden of the 30th, Kirkpatrick
of the 32nd, Dixon of the 45th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's
vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia is a center of automobile manufacturing and home to Kia's assembly
plant in West Point, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the automobile manufacturing industry in Georgia is resilient and growing; in
the last 16 years, Kia Georgia has produced over five million vehicles in the state; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia has contributed more than $23 million to the local community,
promoting education, health and wellness, and environmental preservation and sustainability
as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia has promoted workforce development in K-12 education through
its sponsorship of SAE Foundation's "A World In Motion" and Greenpower USA, along with
supporting CTAE programs, and is actively involved with the Technical College System of
Georgia and is a founding partner of UGA's Georgia Network for Electric Mobility; and
WHEREAS, the Kia brand has 22 dealerships across the state participating in Kia's Veterans
Technician Apprenticeship Program; and
WHEREAS, since establishing its assembly plant in 2009 in West Point, Georgia, Kia has
invested more than $3.2 billion in the state, which includes the recent expansion of more than
$200 million for production of electric vehicles at this site; and
WHEREAS, Kia is committed to a "customer-centric" business model through its flexible
production system focusing on market-driven trends, providing mobility solutions that meet
customer needs and exceed expectations; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia employs more than 3,200 team members and is responsible for
more than 14,000 plant and supplier jobs in the region; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia is the United States' manufacturing home of five award-winning
models: Telluride, Sorento, and Sportage SUVs and the all-electric EV9 and EV6 SUVs,
producing three powertrains (gasoline, hybrid, and electric) on a single-line system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend Kia Georgia and recognize February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.