MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — Gas station and travel center Buc-ee’s and its iconic beaver mascot are spreading across the Southeast and gaining a following along the way.
The Development Authority of Monroe County told WGXA that the goal is to build a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s just off of I-75.
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The store would be larger than the current location in Fort Valley about 30 miles away.
It’s expected to bring 100,000 people to the area every week.
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The Development Authority said the store is expected to have 120 gas pumps, 71 restrooms and create around 200 jobs.
This would be Buc-ee’s fourth location in Georgia after locations in Adairsville and Fort Valley. Another location is being built in Brunswick.
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