Last updated on December 13th, 2024
Publix opened a new 48,000 square-foot store June 21 at 672 Hank Aaron Drive SE in the Summerhill community of Atlanta, Georgia.
The store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a drive-thru.
“We are very excited for the opening of our newest Publix at Summerhill,” said Nicole Krauss, the grocer’s media relations manager. “We look forward to continuing to provide premier service and quality products to long-time customers and welcome new ones to this unique location.”
The Publix deli features a full-service counter, highlighting Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, as well as handcrafted old-world delicacies, cured sausages, soppressata and aged prosciutto. It also offers an international selection of olives, antipastos, hummus and more than 200 artisan cheeses from the United States and around the world.
The produce department carries organic and conventionally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, with locally grown produce and exotic choices from around the world. The floral department stocks bouquets with colors depicting the changing seasons. 
A scratch bakery offers an array of cakes, cookies and pies as well as wedding cakes and desserts made by Publix decorators. Breads and rolls are baked fresh throughout the day. Bakery treats like cheesecake, cupcakes and jumbo muffins also are available.
The meat department features custom cuts of meats, including Publix private label all-natural and organic GreenWise chicken. Customers seeking a home-cooked meal with minimal prep time can choose from ready-to-cook items prepared fresh daily.
A full-service seafood department carries fresh seafood delivered throughout the week. It includes wild and farm-raised fish, as well as a wide variety of shellfish. Publix’s whole fish and fillets are fresh, never frozen. Sushi chefs create hand-rolled selections daily.
A full-service pharmacy includes a drive-thru and large variety of body care products, with a wide selection of natural and conventional vitamins, minerals and supplements.
Publix continues to provide contactless pay options and services like grocery delivery, Powered by Instacart, and curbside pharmacy.
The largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 240,000 associates, Publix currently operates 1,341 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
For 25 consecutive years, Publix has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work.
