Walmart Announces $1.3 Billion Fulfillment Center in Georgia
Walmart is investing $1.3 billion to build a next-generation automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia. The 1.5-million-square-foot facility will create approximately 1,000 jobs and support same-day or next-day shipping across the U.S., according to an August 27 press release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Construction is set to begin late this year in 2026, with operations expected to follow. This project aligns with Walmart's broader strategy announced in 2022 to expand its automated fulfillment network across the country. The company has already committed to building five such centers nationwide and plans to retrofit many of its existing regional distribution centers with automation. Walmart continues to prioritize supply chain modernization, aiming for more than half of e-commerce volume through automated systems by 2025.
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