Amazon Building New Fulfillment Center In DeKalb, Gwinnett

ATLANTA — While metro Atlanta may have lost out in the never-ending bid to become a second Amazon North American headquarters, the company is building a new fulfillment center in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. Gov. Brian Kemp announced late Wednesday the center will create 1,000 new jobs.

Amazon will lease a built-to-suit building, which will be developed by Seefried Industrial Properties, and cover acreage in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties. Employees at the approximately 700,000 square foot facility will pick, pack, and ship customer orders. In addition, Amazon will hire for roles in human resources, operations management, safety, security, finance, and information technology.

“This announcement demonstrates that the Peach State has proven itself as a leading competitor for investment from the world’s most revered companies," Kemp said. ,>

“Amazon is proud to serve customers across Georgia and throughout the southeast region of the United States,” said Roy Perticucci, vice president of customer fulfillment at Amazon. “Amazon has found an outstanding workforce, strong local support, and incredible customers in the state, and we look forward to creating 1,000 new, full-time jobs with industry leading pay and benefits on day one.”,>

"We are thrilled that Amazon is continuing to invest in Georgia,” said Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “Our state’s pro-business environment makes us a competitive choice for major companies looking to expand their already robust operations. Amazon already employs more than 3,500 Georgians, and we are grateful that they will be expanding their footprint in our state.”