Briggs moving engine production from Japan to Ga., Ala.

Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that it will move production of its Vanguard small and big block V-twin engines from Japan to its manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Alabama, creating 50 additional jobs at locations in Statesboro, Georgia, and Auburn, Alabama.

Here are the press releases from the respective state economic development authorities:.

Briggs & Stratton expansion to bring more than 50 jobs to Statesboro

Briggs & Stratton to invest $12 million in Alabama expansion, creating 50 jobs