WAWA, Pa., USA – Wawa has announced the grand opening date and location of its first store in the state of Georgia. The event will include special festivities, ribbon cutting ceremonies, announcements of community partnerships and support for local organizations, and a celebration of everyday heroes with Wawa’s signature “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative.
The opening location and dates for grand opening celebration is as follows:
First Wawa in the State of Georgia
1401 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge, GA 39819
November 14, 2024
Doors Open: 8 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 9 a.m.
“We are thrilled to begin our expansion into Georgia with our first store in Bainbridge,” said Nancy Dulaney, Director of Store Operations.
“We can’t wait to host our grand opening and look forward to bringing our unique brand of fresh food, beverages and convenience to Georgia as we further our commitment to providing our new friends and neighbors with not only a new level of convenience but a strong, committed community partner.”
About Wawa ’s Growth & Expansion in Georgia
Wawa continues to build a pipeline of sites in Georgia and currently has sites under contract in: Brunswick, Jesup, Hinesville, Pooler, Waycross, Bainbridge, Tifton, Valdosta and Albany. Over the next 5-8 years, Wawa plans to build and open 26+ stores in Georgia, opening 3 to 4 stores per year.
To build each store, it will invest approximately $7.5 million and employ, on average, 140 contractors and local partners. Once open, each store will employ an average of 35 associates, with Wawa expecting to create more than 900 long-term new jobs as a result of expansion in Georgia.