You read that right: pretty soon, there will be a new Buc-ee’s in driving distance of Atlanta! So you can enjoy all your favorite Buc-ee’s treats with just a little day trip to their new location! Keep scrolling to learn all about the new Buc-ee’s location in our beloved Peach State!
Where will the new Buc-ee’s be in Georgia?
The next Georgia Buc-ee’s location will be in Monroe County, which is just an hour from Atlanta! According to reports, the new location will be off I-75 and Rumble Road / exit 181.
When will the new Buc-ee’s open?
According to MHF News,
A construction timeline or estimated opening date was not shared during Monday’s meeting. Construction of other similar-sized stores has taken about 18 months once work begins. The company will have to finalize permitting both with Monroe County and Georgia DOT as well.
This means that we’ll probably see the opening of this Buc-ee’s location sometime in 2026, even though nothing is set in stone quite yet.
What does this mean for the community?
The 74,000-square-foot location has already promised 200 full-time jobs for local residents. But there are plenty of local concerns, specifically about putting local businesses out of business and traffic.
MHF News commented on the concern of traffic around the new location. They report,
A top concern on many residents’ minds was traffic congestion. Buc-ee’s committed to upgrade the roads before they open the new store. Their representatives shared they plan to invest about $10 million into the local roads.
Some are in favor of the new business and expansion it’ll bring and others unhappy about the mega-business coming to the small town.
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