Regional Information

The Greater Valley Area consists of four primary communities:  the cities of Valley, Lanett and LaFayette in Chambers County, Alabama and West Point, Georgia, which straddles Troup and Harris counties

The Greater Valley Area is on the I-85 corridor between two capital cities:  Montgomery, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia; the area is served by CSX rail

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia started commercial vehicle production on November 16, 2009 with over 1,200 employees.

Over 35 Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers have located within a 50 mile radius of the plant; nearly half are either on-site or have chosen locations within 10 miles of the plant.

The natural recreational amenities of the area include:

• West Point Lake (boating, fishing, tournaments, hiking, camping, etc.)
• The Chattahoochee River (kayaking, water sports of all kinds)

The Valley Community Center and Sportplex is a fitness and recreation center serving the entire region and includes:  a 64,000 gallon indoor Olympic swimming pool, basketball courts, an indoor walking track, racquetball courts, a weight room, meeting rooms, a football stadium,  baseball / softball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, and an outdoor community amphitheater.

• GVG’s apartment communities are adjacent to this phenomenal facility
• GVG’s retail (The Shoppes at the Venue) is within walking distance of this facility

PDF: Greater Valley Area Regional Information