Buc-ee’s officially breaks ground on new location in Georgia

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — It won’t be long until a new Buc-ee’s opens in coastal Georgia. The new location is expected to be one of the largest in the nation.

Action News Jax, a sister station of Channel 2 Action News, attended a groundbreaking ceremony hosted by Buc-ee’s officials and the Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Monday.

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Action News Jax first learned about the new development back in July 2022 when economic leaders approved plans for a large travel center off Hwy 99 on Interstate 95.

Buc-ee’s later confirmed that it would build a 74,000 square-foot location with 120 fuel pumps, making it one of its biggest stores.

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The location will bring more than 200 full-time jobs to the area with pay starting above minimum wage. Employees will get full benefits, three weeks of paid vacation and 6% matching 401k.

The store is expected to open sometime in 2025 and will be the third Buc-ee’s in Georgia along with Calhoun and Macon–Warner Robins metro area.

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