Walmart to Build $1.3B Franklin County Fulfillment Center

Walmart plans to build a high-tech fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 new jobs and bringing $1.3 billion in investment to Franklin County. Carnesville is approximately 85 miles northeast of Atlanta.

The new 1.5 million-square-foot automated facility will be located at the Franklin 85 Logistics Center in Carnesville. Walmart’s fulfillment centers are located in strategic markets to expand same-day and next-day shipping capabilities across the United States. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026.

From a production standpoint, Walmart operates its new 300,000-square-foot dairy processing facility in Valdosta, Ga., which officially opened late last year.

Walmart’s presence in Georgia includes 209 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs, as well as 11 supply chain facilities, employing more than 65,300 associates across the state. The retailer also supports local businesses in Georgia, spending more than $26.2 billion with Georgia suppliers and supporting more than 167,600 supplier jobs in fiscal year 2025, alone.

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