ATLANTA (Feb. 24, 2009) - The huge General Mills industrial deal appears one big step closer to reality this week. On Monday, Social Circle officials filed plans with the state of Georgia for a 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center in the Walton County city.
Although the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) filing cryptically refers to the development as "Project Southeast,"Wilbert News Strategies' blog reported Feb. 3 that General Mills of Minneapolis is scouting metro Atlanta's extreme east side for a 1.3 million-square-foot distribution center, expandable to 1.5 million square feet. The $45 million to $50 million will be a grand deal for a developer on these trying times.
The center will be built on E. Hightower Trail, according to the DRI filing, which says simply, "National Firm to construct 1.5 million sq. ft. distribution center." It didn't take long for the Northeast Georgia RDC to determine the project "Warrants regional review" because of its sheer size.
It's interesting to note that the mainstream press generally has ignored news of this large requirement that would bring new jobs to Georgia. Some blogs, including Brian Brodrick's Voice of Moderation, picked up on the story. Brodrick was hopeful Newton County would land the big General Mills deal at the huge Stanton Springs development. But, it looks like Social Circle won this one.
The distribution center will be completed this year, according to the DRI filing. The developer is listed as the Social Circle Development Authority.
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Posted by: Brian Brodrick | February 23, 2009 at 11:29 PM
I have sent in my resume' but have not heard from anyone in 'social
circle, Ga. My email is [email protected] and my phone is 850-478-9912. My Address is 1519 Stefani Cir, Cantonment, Florida 32533. I am willing to relocate if necessary.
Thank you,
Tony Copeland
Posted by: Tony Copeland | February 06, 2010 at 01:19 PM