Kia plant on way to Georgia?

i worked for the nissan pant in canton ms for a year , let me tell you , it was a experience as now im relocating to cartersville georgia and would love to work at the kia plant. i can bring my skills to the plant and enhance my skills. i do hope they decide to bring the automotive plant to georgia

Somebody really needs to check it out. I heard from a very reliable source that there is a huge tent, lots of tall balloons and many, many people at the site. I live in the area but can't leave work to go find out what's going on.

Just got back from there and there is a tent with port-a-potties out.

Indeed, If anyone out there is able to ride by there now and fill us in, we would all be very thankful. It sounds like REALLY good news, but I will still be anxious until I see the "Hiring" sign... By the way, if anyone knows anything about it, how will they handle their application/hiring process. Would they use something like the QuickStart company that WalMart DC 6054 in LaGrange used or what?

Cant say wrote:

Just got back from there and there is a tent with port-a-potties out.

Were there lots of people? Sheriffs? Helicopters?

I just want to know where, and to whom I should send a resume. If anyone knows, please advise.

WPH Associate wrote:

I just want to know where, and to whom I should send a resume. If anyone knows, please advise.

Don't send the resume yet... or else it might end up in Mississippi. We need to verify that it's building here first.

Local Girl wrote:

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Don't send the resume yet... or else it might end up in Mississippi. We need to verify that it's building here first.

I just want to be first in line.....or at least close to the front when the hiring begins. There is no job security any more at WPH. Let's continue to PRAY that West Point is chosen as the location for the new KIA plant!

LaGrange resident wrote:

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Just wondering, how are you connected to the West Point area?

Aunts/Uncles from the Columbus area, spent may summers in the area around West Point

Scott Brown wrote:

Indeed, If anyone out there is able to ride by there now and fill us in, we would all be very thankful. It sounds like REALLY good news, but I will still be anxious until I see the "Hiring" sign... By the way, if anyone knows anything about it, how will they handle their application/hiring process. Would they use something like the QuickStart company that WalMart DC 6054 in LaGrange used or what?

Just rode by the site. Yes, there is a large tent up on the ridge...can be seen from Webb Road, close to where it intersects with Gabbettville Road. I saw at least 4 port-potties behind the tent. I turned off of Webb Road onto Gabbettville Road and for the next mile or so I saw several large balloons flying 50 to 100 feet off the ground, spaced far apart, obviously marking boundaries or a path. Cows were grazing under the balloons. There were no people or cars in the area.

Apparently the balloons are markers for the helicopters that have been flying around the property today. The only activity i have seen on the ground today is a guy in a City of West Point truck parked by the tent earlier.

Scott Brown wrote:

Indeed, If anyone out there is able to ride by there now and fill us in, we would all be very thankful. It sounds like REALLY good news, but I will still be anxious until I see the "Hiring" sign... By the way, if anyone knows anything about it, how will they handle their application/hiring process. Would they use something like the QuickStart company that WalMart DC 6054 in LaGrange used or what?

I think you can submit a resume online. Also, all of the company incentives are on the website as well. The person who posted the benefits earlier was right on the mark. They even pay your car insurance. Unbelievable!!!!

I'm glad to see others posting. I started with KIND REPLY and READ this. As you can see, I wasn't able to bring Kristie around. She is set in her ways. Apparently the CEO of Kia set her straight. It was funny but we also need to come back respect peoples freedom of speech. I understand her mind set. I walked all over those woods like many people in that area. A part of me will be sad to see it change.

The tent and the balloons are good signs. The tent could be preperation for an anouncement and a general shelter for all the folks out there. I'v have seen tent like that filled with small ballons, then let go after a big announcment cermony.

I would guess they are still testing and geography. Around 2000 acres seems to be well within the land requirement, so the need air view to look at all that, run data, them go look again. The land has to be just right. They can't set cement pit that supports the stamping machine just anywhere. A sink hole under it could cause a big accident. Let's hope the land is a "go"

As for the Lanier's, whatever they said in church is subject to be changed as it spreads and really it their business. I think the best thing to do is to look for thier support and leadership. They have the connections to find out what is going on and make sure everyone is doing thier part to make this a success. Let's just hope they are for it! I believe they would be.

Yes there were cops and fire department there around 10:00am and around 11:30am I watched a convoy of cars go by my house and some of the people were of Asian desent. Around 12:15pm the three helicopters showed up made three laps and left back towrds LaGrange

Re: the comments made abou the benefits of Kia. You must understand that the benefits listed on the Kia web-site are for Kia Motor America---which is the sales side of the business. The manufacturing part of it is an entirely different entity--the benefits won't be the same. They are two distinctly different companies. I work at the Hyundai plant--we are separate from Hyundai Motor America. It's all completely different.

C from Montgomery wrote:

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Word is around the plant that he left here yesterday and will be in West Point today to close the deal.

What was the word today? Is the deal still on, or are the rumors about the wetlands issues true...have we lost the plant?

I received an offer from a California Realtor to buy my land. I think they know something out there that we don't know yet......

Balloons were to give the CEO and idea of where the plant would be when he flew over today as stated by a West Point City Officials at the site. Property values are increasing rapidly in the area. Most property owned by one person and they are not talking. County Commissioner and State Representative will not share info either. Project is still tentative at this time according to city officials. Property up to Sandtown Road has been purchased supposedly. Company will install buffers around any residents left in the area. They are very willing to cooperate with residents wishes.

Hwy 29 Resident wrote:

I received an offer from a California Realtor to buy my land. I think they know something out there that we don't know yet......

Thats interesting I also live on highway 29 where is your property located and how many acres

Thats interesting, I also live on highway 29 near gabbettville circle. where is your property and how many acres?