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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-03-035412.txt : 20031217
<SEC-HEADER>0001209191-03-035412.hdr.sgml : 20031217
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20031217075600
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-035412
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20031215
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031217

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NIX JERRY W
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001221099

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05690
		FILM NUMBER:		031058657

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2999 CIRCLE 75PAKWY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339

ISSUER:		

	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

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2999 CIRCLE 75 PARKWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4049531700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2999 CIRCLE 75 PARKWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339
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