Roosevelt
Recently, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a $5,000 donation to the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute. The funds were given as a sponsorship for the 2012 Georgia Hall Society Ball, a fundraiser for the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. Shown from left are Randy Jackson, KMMG’s Vice President of Human Resources and Administration; Dr. Paige Collins, Chairperson of the Georgia Hall Society Ball; Dr. Kenneth Dobbs, Chairperson of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Development Fund Board of Directors; and Greg Schmieg, Executive Director of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.
Merry Go Round Valley
KMMG recently gave $5,000 to sponsor the 2011 Valley Merry Go Round. Pictured, from left are Valley Councilman Ray Edwards, Randy Jackson, KMMG’s vice president of human resources and administration; Valley Mayor Arnold Leak, Valley City Clerk Martha Cato and Valley Councilman Jim Jones.
2011 Boy Scouts
2011-07-13 - Donation to Softball Teams
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a $2,000 donation to the West Point Parks and Recreation Department softball and baseball teams who are advancing to state tournaments across Georgia over the next week to help with some of the expenses for the trips. The 16 & under boys baseball team will be traveling to Augusta (July 14-17), the 16 & under girls softball team will be traveling to Monroe (July 16-19) and both the 12 & under and 10 & under girls softball teams will be traveling to Elberton (July 16-18) for state tournament action.
2011-9 Fire Department Donations
2010-07-12 - Emerald Coast Wildlife Rescue Contribution
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia's (KMMG) Team members contributed to a voluntary plant-wide collection of wildlife rescue supplies in response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. At the end of the week, KMMG's Production Control Department loaded the supplies into a caravan of 2011 Kia Sorentos and delivered them to the Wildlife Refuge at the Gulf Coast. Pictured: John Miller, Chris Miller, Stephanie Dadletz, Shanna Coomer, Amanda Wilkerson, Anthony Olson, Debbie Edwards.
2009-12-21 - KMMG Donates to Chambers County Boys and Girls Club
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) recently made a donation to the Chambers County Boys & Girls Club. Shown, from left: Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Stan Brumbeloe, Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Chambers County; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations.
2009-12-21 - Kia Donates to Scouts
Recently, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) made a donation to the George H. Lanier Boy Scouts of America to cover the costs of their annual banquet. Shown, from left: Aileen Love, Board Member; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; and Joel Finlay, Board Chairman.
2009-10-23 - KMMG Donates to Red Cross
Recently Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia made a donation to the Troup County-Valley Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Shown, from left: Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Connie Hensler, Troup-Valley Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Executive Director; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations.
2009-08-31 - Kia Presents Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Recently, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a $5,000 donation to the New Horizon Community Theatre as the title sponsor for the production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Junior. There will be four performances of the play at the historic Langdale Auditorium in Valley on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 3 at both 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are available at www.nhct.org. Pictured, from left, are: Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; and Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; with Holly Wheeler and Bill Nixon of New Horizon Community Theatre.
2009-08-26 - KMMG Donates to Chattahoochee Hospice
Recently, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a donation to be a sponsor for the 2009 Chattahoochee Hospice Golf Tournament. Chattahoochee Hospice provides care to individuals whether they live in a private home, nursing home or assisted living and covers Chambers, Lee, Randolph, Troup, Harris, Meriwether and Heard Counties. The tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31. Shown, from left are: Kaye Maxwell, Director of Chattahoochee Hospice; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations.
2009-08-24 - KMMG Donates to Valley United Fund
Recently, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a donation to the Valley United Fund. Each donation to the Valley United Fund helps 22 local agencies. Shown, from left are: Jim Duttera of the Valley United Fund; Randy Jackson, KMMG's director of human resources and administration; Freddie Hood and Joyce Newton of the Valley United Fund; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's assistant manager of public relations.
2009-08-15 - KMMG Donates to 2009 Adventure Jam
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has made a donation to the 2009 Adventure Jam at West Point Dam set for Sept. 12. Shown, from left are Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; along with Carter Brown and Traci Martin of the Adventure Jam at West Point Dam. The event is expected to bring racing enthusiasts from several states to enjoy the competition along the Chattahoochee River.
2009-08-10 - KMMG Presents $10,000 To West Ga. Medical Center
On Monday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a $10,000 donation to West Georgia Medical Center that will be used for the hospital's ongoing expansion project. Specifically, the money will be put toward the hospital's new Women's Center. The center will provide women of all ages the most advanced medical care and technology. This is the second consecutive year that KMMG has supported this project. Shown, from left are: Tripp Penn, Development Director for the West Georgia Health Foundation; Jerry Fulks, President/CEO of West Georgia Health System; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations.
2009-06-02 - KMMG Donates $10,000 to Fuller Center Project
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has presented a $10,000 donation to the Chattahoochee Fuller Center Project. The Fuller Center for Housing is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. The Millard Fuller Legacy Build will take place Aug. 30 through Sept. 4 in Lanett, Ala. Volunteers will build seven new homes and conduct repairs and renovations on numerous other homes in the area. Pictured, from left: Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Bill Scott and Darren Kelley of the Chattahoochee Fuller Center Project; and Richard Park, KMMG's Senior Manager of Legal and Public Relations.
2009-05-21 - Harris County Relay For Life
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has presented a donation to the Harris County Relay For Life Event that benefits the American Cancer Society. Shown above, from left, are Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; and Denise Dowdy of the Harris County Relay For Life.
2009-05-20 - Valley Day On The River
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has given a $3,000 donation to help support Valley Day On The River, an event sponsored by the City of Valley. The two-day event was held at the Old Shawmut Airport. Shown above, from left, are: Richard Park, KMMG's Senior Manager of Legal and Public Relations; O'Neal Shaw, Valley Councilman; Aimee Clark; Dr. Elizabeth Lyons, Valley Councilwoman; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Sheila Still; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations.
2009-05-15 - KMMG Donates to West Point Recreation Department
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has presented a donation to the City of West Point's Parks and Recreation Department. Pictured, from left, are: Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Mike Pitts, West Point Parks and Recreation Director; George Greene of West Point Parks and Recreation; and Richard Park, KMMG's Senior Manager of Legal and Public Relations.
2009-05-15 - KMMG Supports Troup Recreation Department
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has presented a donation to the Troup County Parks and Recreation Department. Pictured from left, are: Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Don Howell, Troup County Assistant Recreation Director; Kerry Whaley, Troup County Athletic Specialist; and Richard Park, KMMG's Senior Manager of Legal and Public Relations.
2009-05-14 - KMMG Donates to West Point Fire Department
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has presented a donation to the City of West Point's Fire Department to be used toward the purchase of a 2009 Kia Borrego 4x4 LX. Pictured, from left, are: Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; Councilperson Darren Kelley; Richard Park, KMMG's Senior Manager of Legal and Public Relations; Gary Langswager, KMMG's Manager of Safety, Security and Medical; K.S. Kim, KMMG's Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administration, Legal and Public Relations; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Mayor Drew Ferguson IV; Councilperson Donald Gilliam; Fire Chief Milton Smith; Councilperson Sandra Thornton; City Manager Ed Moon; and City Clerk Richard McCoy.
2009-05-01 - Lanier Health Services Golf Tournament Sponsor
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has donated to the 11th Annual Lanier Golf Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Lanier Health Services Foundation, an organization which serves in a support role to assist Lanier Memorial Hospital. Pictured, from left, are: Richard Park, KMMG's Senior Manager of Legal and Public Relations; Randy Jackson, KMMG's Director of Human Resources and Administration; Kelli Powers, CEO of Lanier Health Services; Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's Assistant Manager of Public Relations; and Mike Harris, co-chairman of the Lanier Golf Tournament.
2009-04-29 - Kia Donates to Hike/Bike/Run
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) recently donated to the annual Hike/Bike/Run Day that benefits Valley Haven School. Shown in the photo, from left, are: Randy Jackson, KMMG's director of human resources and administration; Tony Edmondson, Valley Haven's executive director, Sandra Thornton, Valley Haven board member; and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's assistant manager of public relations.
2009-04-15 - KMMG Donation to WGTC
Shown in the photo, Randy Jackson (far left), KMMG's director of human resources and administration, and Richard Park (far right), KMMG's senior manager of legal and public relations, present a donation to Perrin Alford (center), the interim president of West Georgia Technical College, to thank the school for its hospitality during KMMG's 2+ year's being located at the college.
2008-11-25 - Kia Donates to Troup County/Valley Area Red Cross
On Tuesday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a donation to the Troup County/Valley Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Shown, from left, are: Richard Park, KMMG's senior manager of legal and public relations, Randy Jackson, KMMG's director of human resources and administration, Connie Hensler, executive director of the Troup County/Valley Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and Joanne Mabrey, KMMG's assistant manager of public relations.
2008-09-13 - Kia Supports West Point Adventure Jam
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has given a donation in support of the third annual Adventure Jam at West Point Dam on Sept. 13. Several exciting new challenges and trails have been added this year and are perfect for all levels of racers. This year's event includes 3-5 miles of trekking, 8-10 miles of mountain biking, some river paddling and new mystery events. All of the proceeds go to the West Point River Park, a new green space under development along the Chattahoochee River.
2008-08-23 - Embracing Our Automotive Future
On Saturday, Kia was well represented at Lanett Mill Day, a celebration to remember the area's textile past and to embrace its automotive future. Joining Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) representatives at the event were representatives of Kia suppliers and Kia Autosport in Columbus, Ga., which brought numerous Kia vehicles along with the new Borrego for visitors to check out.
2008-08-19 - Dobbs Checks Out Borrego
In the photo, Randy Jackson (right), KMMG's director of human resources and administration, shows a new 2009 Kia Borrego to Troup County Manager Mike Dobbs (center) and Troup County School Board Member Robert Tatum (left). The Borrego was on display at Tuesday morning's early bird breakfast sponsored by the LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce. Jackson was the keynote speaker for the event.
2008-06-13 - Kia Donates to Troup Recreation
On Friday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG), made a donation to Troup County Parks and Recreation (TCPR) to help with expenses during the upcoming 9&10 and 11&12-year-olds Dixie Youth World Series tournaments to be held at the George F. Harris Baseball Complex in LaGrange. Opening ceremonies for the World Series will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3. Tournament play begins on Monday, Aug. 4 with both championship games scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9. Overall, 24 teams from around the country will be in town along with 48 Dixie Youth officials.
2008-06-09 - Kia Donates to West Point Recreation
On Monday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) made a donation to West Point Parks and Recreation/West Point Little League to help with expenses during three upcoming Georgia State Softball Tournaments (the 11-12 tournament, 11-year-old tournament and the 9-10 tournament) being held on July 12-16 in West Point. The donation will also help with the expenses for a 17-18 division tournament later this summer. These tournaments should be a positive for the entire area with hundreds of visitors expected during the week.
2008-06-06 - Kia Donates to 2008 Relay for Life
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) recently made a donation to the American Cancer Society in support of the 2008 Relay For Life event to be held at Rams Stadium in Valley, Ala. beginning on Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m. and lasting until 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. Last year, over $96,000 was raised for cancer research and this year's goal is $100,000.
2008-05-15 - Kia Donates to "Valley Day on the River"
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a donation to officials with the City of Valley on Thursday for the city's "Valley Day On The River" celebration to be held on Saturday, May 24 at the Shawmut Airport in Valley. The celebration began that morning and lasted well into the evening when Kia co-sponsored a performance by country music star George Molton. There was also a large fireworks display that evening.