Trader Joe’s opening announced

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Oct 22, 2025

The Trader Joe’s sign outside the store in the Peachtree City, Avenue.

Trader Joe’s officially announced their grand opening of their newest location in Peachtree City. The store, located at 258 City Circle at The Avenue, will open its doors to the public on Oct. 27. The opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bag giveaway, and product samples.

Grand Opening information:

Monday, October 27, 2025
8:55 am – Ceremony begins
9:00 am – Store opens for business
Operating Hours: 9am – 9pm daily

“On Monday, October 27th, Trader Joe’s will open a new store in Peachtree City, Georgia The new store is located at 258 City Circle, in the Avenue Shopping Center.” the company’s published press statement.

The Peachtree City Trader Joe’s occupies 8,608 square feet and is the first store on the south side of the metro Atlanta area, helping citizens avoid making a long trip to get to the nearest one in Atlanta. The store will have a selection of groceries, snacks, and specialty items, including organic products, fresh produce, frozen foods, prepared meals, and Trader Joe’s private-label offerings. Shoppers will find the store’s signature hand-painted murals, which, for this location, feature images of Peachtree City’s golf cart paths and local landmarks.

According to the General Manager of Trader Joe’s, Reggie Jones, they will distribute 200 of their Georgia reusable shopping bags to the first 200 customers who enter the store. An additional 100 bags will be given to customers who arrive after 5 p.m.

Trader Joe’s reusable bags behind the cash registers for shoppers convenience. “On opening we will be handing out 200 of our reusable Georgia bags,” Jones said. (Betty Jane Plitt)

Trader Joe’s will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking will be available for shoppers all throughout The Avenue. The store is accessible via Peachtree City’s golf cart paths and off State Road 54. Customers can expect a variety of seasonal products and weekly new arrivals. All Trader Joe’s employees, known as Crew Members, will be available to assist customers throughout the store.

The national chain of neighborhood grocery stores – Trader Joe’s – dedicated to offering customers high-quality products at affordable prices. The company is recognized for its distinctive product offerings, attentive customer service and community-oriented store environment. The opening of the Peachtree City location is part of Trader Joe’s ongoing expansion in Georgia.

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Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Smith is a two year veteran on the McIntosh Trail. She is a sophomore and is also serving her first year on the McIntosh varsity cheer squad. She wants to focus on getting the truth out for others to read and relate to. Smith wants her stories to give people the enlightenment of their peers, and give people the spotlight they deserve. Smith believes that everyone is a story. In 2023, Smith joined an international writing competition and came in the top 10 of all the people in her state. She wrote an outstanding essay, giving an insight of the book she was assigned. Placing in the top 10 in her state, Smith received an award that is hung up where everyone can see at her grandparents house. Smith has recently received a Best of SNO for her story Deer Season. Smith is very passionate about writing and doing things she loves. She hopes to bring joy to her readers and write stories that inspire everyone.

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