Trader Joe’s potentially coming to Peachtree City

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Jan 30, 2025

Books-A-Million’s new location at WestPark Walk, which …. Trader Joe’s.

In an article published by Jonathan Dockery on November 11, 2024 on The City Menus website, Trader Joe’s will be coming to Peachtree City.

According to that article, the new Trader Joe’s will take over an anchor space at The Avenue in Peachtree City, 258 City Circle, which is currently occupied by Books-A-Million but not for long. Because of Books-A-Million has relocated and taken over Tuesday Morning building in WestPark Walk.

The new Books-A-Million has leased a building in WestPark Walk to replenish their business allowing a new business to take over the unoccupied location in The Avenue.

Tim Gilmore, The Avenue’s leasing properties contact, was asked to confirm that Trader Joe’s would be taking the space, but he declined to comment.

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