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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000040987-18-000019
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180820
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180820
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180820

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENUINE PARTS CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040987
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES & NEW PARTS [5013]
		IRS NUMBER:				580254510
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05690
		FILM NUMBER:		181027709

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6789345000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339
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<SEQUENCE>1
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<DESCRIPTION>8-K
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Document 1 - file: a8-kcoverdivq32018.htm

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<TYPE>EX-99.1
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>gpc-divq32018.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.1
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Document 2 - file: gpc-divq32018.htm

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<TYPE>GRAPHIC
<SEQUENCE>3
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<DESCRIPTION>LOGO
<TEXT>
Document 3 - file: gpcearn3q17image11.jpg

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