Which company broke ground on a factory in Troup County in 2006?

• A. Delta Airlines
• B. Kia Motors Corporation
• C. Coca-Cola
• D. General Electric

Answer: (B)

This question tests a notable example of Georgia’s mid-2000s push to attract large manufacturing investment and grow jobs in local regions. In 2006, Kia Motors Corporation broke ground on a factory in West Point, Georgia, which sits in Troup County near the Alabama line. This event showcased Georgia’s appeal to foreign automakers and helped spur substantial economic development in the area, with long-term job growth and supply-chain activity.

Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, and General Electric are prominent Georgia-linked companies, but none of them broke ground on a factory in Troup County in 2006.