Publix to Discontinue Curbside Service

If you're one of many who enjoyed the convenience of bypassing long lines and shuffling up and down store aisles at the Town Brookhaven Publix by ordering groceries in advance, brace yourself: Curbside service is schedueld to be nixed by the end of the month.

Although the service was one of the many conveniences touted by the chain when it opened in Spring 2011 as Publix's first hybrid store in Metro Atlanta, the grocer recently informed its customers on its website that it will no longer offer the services because the service did not reach the projected number of customers.

"While we understand that you may initially be disappointed, we also know that your local Publix and Curbside associates look forward to serving your needs and making shopping a pleasure for you inside the store," the note read.

is one of three locations nationwide to offer the service. Toco Hills Shopping Center in North Druid Hills and Shoppes of Citrus Park in Tampa, Fla. also offers curbside service. The cost for the service is $7.99 and Atlanta service times are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. According to the site, the last day to place orders is Jan. 27.

The site encourages customers with questions to contact the store manager. Town Brookhaven's phone number is 404-233-7475.