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			12/21/2009 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.

			10/23/2009 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.

			8/24/2009 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.

			8/10/2009 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

			6/2/2009 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.

			5/15/2009 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.

			5/15/2009 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.

			5/14/2009 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.

			4/29/2009 - 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.

			4/15/2009 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.

			11/25/2008 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.

			9/13/2008 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.

			6/13/2008 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.

			6/9/2008 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.

			6/6/2008 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.