Wednesday, June 14, 2017

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- The fourth Aldi grocery store in our area will be opening Thursday in Grovetown, not in South Augusta as previously announced.

According to the company that owns the German no-frills chain, the new store will open at 3020 Gateway Blvd. at 8 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Back in March, ALDI corporate announced intentions to build a new store on the site of an old Ryan's restaurant at 3034 Peach Orchard Road. Tuesday, the company stated they have decided not to move forward at that location at this time.

According to ALDI corporate, the Grovetown store will feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and was built using environmentally-friendly building materials; as well as feature energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- South Augusta will soon be home to a brand new ALDI.

The German no-frills grocery store chain will be opening their fourth location in the area on 3034 Peach Orchard Road on the site of the former Ryan's restaurant. The existing building will be demolished.

According to ALDI corporate, the store will feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and will be built using environmentally-friendly building materials; as well as feature energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting.

Like other ALDI locations, the store will feature your favorite grocery items but the chain says they will also have a focus on fresh items including more produce, and an expanded bakery and dairy section.

The store is expected to open and be completed in late 2017.