ATLANTA – The supermarket chain Lidl will build a regional distribution center in Covington, a $100 million investment expected to create 270 full-time jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday.
The German company cited Georgia’s excellent logistics infrastructure in its decision to build the 925,000-square-foot center close to Interstate 20 in Newton County.
“Our logistics infrastructure puts domestic and international markets within arm’s reach, and leading brands from around the world are taking notice,” Kemp said. “As the No.-1 state for business seven years running, Georgia’s ability to support international companies looking to expand their U.S. footprint is unmatched.”
Lidl has opened four stores in Georgia and hired more than 150 employees in Augusta, Marietta, Mableton and Snellville. The company operates more than 70 stores across nine East Coast states.
“We look forward to breaking ground on Lidl’s fourth regional distribution center in the U.S. and hiring hundreds of new team members in Georgia,” Lidl US Chairman Roman Heini said. “This centrally located facility will allow us to efficiently deliver outstanding quality products to our customers at the lowest possible prices and expand our network of stores across the region.”
The state Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce Division partnered with Georgia Power Co. and Select Newton to land the project.