Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

That Publix in Smyrna is finally opening today; rejoice with a sub

The Atlanta Falcons sub from Publix places maple-flavored chicken tenders and Boar’s Head bacon on a white sub roll, with Publix mango peach preserves and Sriracha mayonnaise. (PUBLIX)
The Atlanta Falcons sub from Publix places maple-flavored chicken tenders and Boar’s Head bacon on a white sub roll, with Publix mango peach preserves and Sriracha mayonnaise. (PUBLIX)
By Ben Brasch
Dec 15, 2016

Shop with pleasure, Smyrna residents.

The Publix in the Jonquil shopping center opened today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. So if you head over there quick, you can get one of the store's first Publix subs.

The 45,600-square-foot grocery store and pharmacy is located on the northwest corner of Atlanta and Spring roads.

The developer, Halpern Enterprises, estimates that the intersection sees nearly 46,000 vehicles a day.

The new Publix in downtown Smyrna is open!

Posted by City of Smyrna, GA Government on Thursday, December 15, 2016

Word of the Publix came in May with an original opening date of spring 2017.

But Halpern confirmed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in early November that Publix would be open by the end of the year.

The 11-acre Jonquil development also features 266-living units.

Like Cobb County News Now on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

“Construction is on schedule, and tenants will be taking possession of their spaces this week and next to start their build-outs,” said Kendall Ridley, a Halpern spokeswoman.

If you plan on living that close to a Publix, you might need this.

About the Author

Ben Brasch is the reporter tasked with keeping Fulton County government accountable. The Florida native moved to Atlanta for a job with The AJC. If there's something important to you going on in Fulton, he wants to know about it. Help him better metro Atlanta by dropping a line, anonymously or otherwise.

Follow Ben Brasch on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Killer bees, unlike these common European honey bees, are abuzz at the Georgia border. Recently spotted in Barbour County, Alabama, Africanized bees are known for their aggression and ability to sting people to death. (AP 2010)

Credit: AP

‘Killer Bees’ swarm close to Georgia border

Spotted in Barbour County, Alabama, just over the Chattahoochee River from Georgia, Africanized bees are known for their aggression and ability to sting people to death.

56m ago

Man killed in July Fourth shooting at Cobb apartments, police say

Cobb County police were called to the scene about 6 p.m. Friday and found a man with several gunshot wounds. Police identified the man, who later died, as Cody Chavous.

Gridlock Guy: Hands-free laws work if drivers obey them

How and why drivers did not stick to their new habits after the 2018 Hands-Free Georgia Act.

The Latest

Killer bees, unlike these common European honey bees, are abuzz at the Georgia border. Recently spotted in Barbour County, Alabama, Africanized bees are known for their aggression and ability to sting people to death. (AP 2010)

Credit: AP

‘Killer Bees’ swarm close to Georgia border

56m ago

Man killed in July Fourth shooting at Cobb apartments, police say

Gridlock Guy: Hands-free laws work if drivers obey them

Featured

University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said joining neighboring states to form a new accreditation agency will “keep Georgia’s universities among the best in the nation." (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

AJC ON CAMPUS

Georgia joins five Southern states to form new accreditation agency

In this edition of the AJC On Campus, Georgia is joining a movement to shake up the accreditation system that has long been the model for American higher education.

14 injured in separate boat explosions on Lake Lanier, Lake Nottely on July 4th

Flames erupted from two boats, one on Lake Lanier and another on Lake Nottely, during the Fourth of July holiday, officials said.

Atlanta leaders eye trails as part of solution to city’s traffic woes

The 535-mile expansion plan, known as Trails ATL, aims to make the city more walkable, bringing 10-minute access to trails for 95% of city residents by 2052.