Audi Plans Four Billion Dollar Georgia Plant With 4500 Jobs

Audi will establish its first US manufacturing facility in Georgia with a planned $4 billion investment, President Donald Trump and company CEO Gernot Döllner announced at a Republican voter rally in Perry on Saturday night, October 24, 2026. The project is expected to create 4,500 jobs and produce up to 200,000 vehicles annually.

According to an announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, the German automaker will build the facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite, a 1,474-acre property near Highway 96 and Interstate 75. Audi expects to begin site grading in 2027, start construction in 2028, and reach full production in 2031.

The company plans to manufacture premium sport utility vehicles tailored to North American customers. Audi said the investment will expand its presence in one of the world's most important premium automotive markets while strengthening its global competitiveness.

Kemp said Georgia prepared the industrial site to attract a major automotive manufacturer and credited regional officials with helping secure the investment.

"We are proud that Audi has selected Georgia as the home of their first U.S. manufacturing facility, delivering truly historic investment and jobs to middle Georgia," said Governor Brian Kemp.

The development involves Peach, Macon-Bibb, and Houston counties, which have worked together through the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority. The authority said the project reflects the counties' shared commitment to pursuing economic opportunities as a unified region.

Döllner said Georgia's workforce, business environment, and access to customers made the state a suitable location for Audi's expansion in the United States.

"We have much greater ambitions for Audi in America, and Georgia will play a central role in making them a reality. With its strong business environment, skilled workforce, and shared ambition, the state is an ideal partner for Audi," said CEO Döllner.

The executive said the facility would establish a broader foundation for the company's US operations, create employment opportunities, and bring production closer to customers. Audi's product strategy for the site centers on premium SUVs designed for the North American market.

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones said the investment could benefit communities beyond the factory by supporting local businesses, school systems, and public services.

"We invest in our workforce programs to create opportunities for Georgians," said Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

Jones credited Kemp's leadership with attracting major companies to Georgia and highlighted the cooperation among the three counties involved in the project.

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns also praised the regional partnership, emphasizing the importance of employment opportunities and long-term economic development in rural communities.

"Georgia has a strong commitment to managing our resources wisely and planning responsibly for the future as we work to bring good-paying jobs and economic opportunity to rural communities across our state," said Speaker Jon Burns.

Burns said the counties' cooperation would help establish a foundation for future generations to build careers and families in their communities.

Roy Lewis, chairman of the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority and the Peach County Board of Commissioners, said Audi's selection aligns with the region's plans to attract a major global automotive manufacturer.

"The decision by Audi realizes the vision we had for the Middle Georgia Megasite – an innovative, global automotive OEM that will position the region as a premier hub for innovation and industry," said Roy Lewis.

Lewis said the authority was established to strengthen the regional economy and attract major investments that could benefit residents and workers over the long term.

To prepare employees, Georgia Quick Start will work with Audi to develop customized training programs and establish a dedicated training facility. The initiative will also involve local campuses within the Technical College System of Georgia, where instruction will begin as the training facility is developed.

Georgia officials and Audi cited the site's infrastructure and transportation access as additional advantages. The location has nearby industrial utilities, completed due diligence work, and rail connections to the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick, both accessible in less than five hours.

Audi, headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, said the facility will be designed to support efficient and flexible manufacturing while adapting to changing customer needs and market demand.