Electric vehicle startup Rivian plans to hold two ceremonial events to christen the forthcoming construction of its long-delayed $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.

The company will play host to a community event Sept. 14 and a formal groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 16 with stakeholders, media and government officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp. The events at the roughly 2,000-acre project site along I-20 bolster promises by Rivian leaders to begin vertical construction of the factory next year, following multiple delays and setbacks.

"The governor remains excited about the generational opportunity Rivian's commitment will bring to hardworking Georgians," a Kemp spokesperson said in a statement. "He, along with the first lady, look forward to joining Rivian and state and local le

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