WETUMPKA, AL –The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Publix in Wetumpka, Alabama. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. at the store’s location at 5039 Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. ECEDA invites residents, community members, local officials, and business leaders to attend this exciting milestone for Wetumpka. The Wetumpka location will be the 92^nd location for Publix in Alabama and its third location in Elmore County, with stores already in Millbrook and Prattville.

Bart Mercer, Chairman of the Elmore County Commission, said “The investment by Publix in Wetumpka represents the continued strength of our local economy and the appeal of Elmore County as a destination for development. We are confident that Publix will quickly contribute to our area’s overall quality of life.”

“The opening of Publix in Wetumpka is a great addition to our community and means more of our residents will spend their money locally.  This means increased tax revenue, bringing with it new job opportunities and continued growth in the area” said Lisa Van Wagner, Executive Director of ECEDA.

Art Faulkner, Chairman of ECEDA added “We are excited to have Publix join our ever-expanding community! We welcome Publix to Wetumpka and look forward to the positive impact it will have on all of Elmore County’s economy”.

Since 1930, Publix has grown from a single store into the largest employee-owned company in the United States with 1,377 stores in eight states and over 255,000 employees. The mission of Publix is to be the premier quality food retailer in the world.

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Van Wagner, Executive Director
Elmore County Economic Development Authority
(334) 312-6886
Lisa.vanwagner@elmoreeda.com