Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Mr. Larry Samuelson has retired from his position as President, U.S. Automotive Parts Group effective May 1, 2009. Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer has assumed Mr. Samuelson's responsibilities.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 20, 2009, the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.40 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2009 to shareholders of record June 5, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated April 20, 2009

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