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Germany-Based Audi Plans Peach County, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations

10/27/2026
Germany-based automotive manufacturer Audi plans to establish operations in Peach County, Georgia. The approximately $4 billion project is expected to create 4,500 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a manufacturing facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite with an annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 vehicles. Full production is scheduled to begin in 2031.

“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 AUDI CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management Gernot Döllner. “We are proud to bring our engineering excellence and pioneering spirit to Georgia. Together, we want to create something that goes far beyond a manufacturing plant: a new home for Audi in America, opportunities for thousands of people and a strong foundation for long-term growth. This investment will bring us closer to our customers and strengthen Audi's competitiveness around the world.”

To support the project, Georgia Quick Start will develop customized workforce training curricula and a dedicated training facility in partnership with local campuses of the Technical College System of Georgia. Employee training will begin through existing technical college facilities while the new training center is constructed.

“Audi’s decision to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Georgia is a historic milestone for our state and a transformational opportunity for Middle Georgia,” noted Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Georgia’s success is built on long-term investments, trusted international relationships, and partnerships that bring communities together around a shared vision for the future. The relationships we began building decades ago, combined with the work our state and local partners have done to prepare this site, have positioned the region to compete for a project of this scale. Ultimately, this is why we do what we do, particularly in rural communities. Economic development is about more than the jobs and investment announced today. It is about strengthening communities, creating opportunities for families, and ensuring that future generations can build their lives and their futures close to home. We look forward to building a lasting partnership with Audi and the communities of Middle Georgia.”

Global Commerce Assistant Director Virginia Sengewald represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development on the project in partnership with the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority, representing Houston, Macon-Bibb and Peach counties; the Technical College System of Georgia; Georgia Quick Start; University System of Georgia; Georgia Department of Transportation; Georgia Ports Authority; Georgia Environmental Protection Division; Norfolk Southern; Georgia's Germany-based Europe Office; and Georgia Power.

Audi specializes in the design, engineering and manufacturing of premium passenger vehicles and automotive technologies. The company produces luxury sedans, sport utility vehicles, performance models and electric vehicles.

“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,” added Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority and Peach County Board of Commissioners Chairman Roy Lewis. “When we formed the Mid-Georgia Gateway JDA, we set out to build a more resilient regional economy and secure major projects that will benefit our families and our workforce for decades. We are excited to continue conversations with Audi, the State of Georgia, and countless regional and state partners to build out programs that will prepare Georgians for the high-skill jobs of the future.”

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