Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion, 1.5-million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, with construction set to begin in late 2026. The project will create 1,000 jobs and forms part of Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment network launched in 2022. The retailer currently operates 209 stores and Sam’s Club locations plus 11 supply chain facilities in Georgia. The new center aims to expand same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.
According to Supply Chain Dive, Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia — a 1.5-million-square-foot facility slated to break ground in late 2026.
Investment and job creation
The project represents a major capital commitment by the retailer, with the Georgia Department of Economic Development confirming the $1.3 billion investment in an Aug. 27 press release. The facility is expected to generate 1,000 jobs, according to the same announcement. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with operations anticipated to support Walmart’s expanding e-commerce logistics network across the southeastern United States.
Strategic supply chain expansion
Walmart currently operates 209 Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations in Georgia, along with 11 existing supply chain facilities in the state. The new center is part of Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment network, first announced in 2022, which aims to strengthen same-day and next-day shipping capabilities nationwide. The retailer initially planned to build four such facilities over three years and added a fifth in 2023.
Operational scale and automation
Designed as a high-tech, fully automated facility, the Georgia center will integrate advanced sorting, packing, and inventory management systems. It follows the operational model of Walmart’s earlier next-generation fulfillment centers, including one in McCordsville, Indiana. According to the source, these facilities are strategically located to reduce delivery times and increase capacity for online order fulfillment — directly supporting Walmart’s stated goal of scaling speed and precision in U.S. e-commerce logistics.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
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