KIA PLANT TOUR (70 max)
MAR 11 / THURS / 1:30pm
7777 Kia Parkway
West Point, GA 31833
706-902-7772
Senior Friends of Newnan has reserved the KIA Plant tour for THURS/MAR 11 at 1:30pm currently for 36 people (number can be increased as needed to 70 max).
The tour lasts 60-90 minutes. It begins with a movie presentation off from their lobby then we hop on trams for the tour.
As there is some riding outdoors, please be prepared re wearing appropriate outerwear.
The tour is free and so is parking there!
An RSVP is required. KIA requires that the names of the participants be sent to them at least 24 hours prior to the tour.
You may RSVP to this email address, seniorfrienfsofnewnan@gmail.com, or write your name on the signup sheet at one of our Golden Corral meetings.
Like all of our events and activities (other than our Golden Corral meetings which are open to anyone), this event is being offered to our members.
Driving is on your own but some carpoolng may be available.
KIAGEORGIA TOUR GUIDELINES AND DIRECTIONS
Please arrive at the Visitors Center NO EARLIER THAN 15 Minutes BEFORE your scheduled tour time. If you arrive more than 15 minutes prior to your tour, you may be asked to wait outside of the gate and return at the 15-minute point. Thanks for your understanding.
Our address is 7777 Kia Parkway, West Point, Georgia 31833. Please note that Waze and some other navigation apps will occasionally direct you to the back of the property when you enter our address. To avoid that, refer to the arrival instructions below:
If you're traveling from the north:
Take Exit 6 on I-85 South and turn right onto Kia Blvd.
At the first traffic light, turn left onto Kia Parkway
At the first traffic light, turn right into our driveway at Main Entry Gate 2
If you're arriving from the south:
Take Exit 6 on I-85 North and turn left onto Kia Blvd.
At the second traffic light, turn left into Kia Parkway
At the first traffic light, turn right into our driveway at Main Entry Gate 2
From Columbus, GA area or I-185, follow GPS to SR 18, stay straight on SR 18 through the
roundabouts near the I-85 interchange, turn right onto Kia Parkway, then turn left at the
fourth traffic light at Main Entry Gate 2.
If arriving by multi-passenger bus/van, stay straight toward the Main Gate directly ahead. Security will confirm your reservation and direct you to unload and park.
If arriving by personal vehicles, bear to either the left or right - visitor parking is located on the front rows and is numbered. Please enter through the Visitor's Center, building 7797, where security will provide a parking pass for your vehicle then direct you to the Main Lobby entrance.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: You will be denied entry if you do not meet the following requirements.
Prohibited Items
*Fully enclosed, shoes are required for entry. Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, slides or any
open-toe/open-back footwear are not permitted.
*Photography/video is strictly prohibited inside Kia Georgia’s plant.
*Tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, chewing tobacco, snuff, etc.)
are prohibited at Kia Georgia, unless in designated areas outside the gates.
*Kia Georgia is a Drug/Alcohol/Weapons Free Campus. The possession of alcohol, illegal
drugs, firearms, ammunitions, knives or any other types of weapons on Kia Georgia
property is strictly prohibited.
*Electronics such as laptops, tablets, or cameras are prohibited. Phones are permitted
on-site and may be used to take photos in the main lobby. However, they must be secured
in designated pouches before the tour begins.
*Large purses, bags and backpacks are not allowed and should be left in vehicles.
Pets, including service animals, are strictly prohibited on-site at Kia Georgia.
All tours are subject to cancellation with little or no notice due to changes in Kia Georgia’s
production schedule.
FAQs:
Is this tour handicap accessible?
- Our tour is conducted on a motorized tram, which is NOT accessible by wheelchair. Guests
must be able to step up 19 inches to board the tram without assistance from our staff.
Is there a dress code for this tour?
- Yes, modest attire is required. Long pants or skirts are highly recommended along with
shirts that fully cover the mid-section.
Will the tour be inside or outside?
- The tour takes place mostly indoors, but there is a portion that will be outside. We
recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately (e.g., raincoat or
jacket if needed).
Will the tour be canceled in the event of rain?
- The tour will continue in light rain; however, in the event of severe weather, it may be
delayed or canceled for safety reasons.
Does Kia Georgia have a gift shop?
- No, Kia Georgia does not have a gift shop and does not sell any form of Kia Merchandise.
