LOCUST GROVE, Ga. — An online seller of plumbing, heating and electrical parts is putting a major distribution hub in Henry County. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that SupplyHouse will invest about $19 million to open logistics operations near Locust Grove, a project expected to bring 330 jobs.
The building will sit at 3090 Highway 42. Plans call for a fulfillment center covering 715,000 square feet, with 35,000 square feet set aside for offices. Work on the building is set to start this month, and the site is expected to be running fully in 2027.
SupplyHouse is based in New York and sells more than 350,000 products from upwards of 500 brands, shipping today from four main fulfillment centers around the country. The Georgia site is meant to widen its reach across the Southeast and get orders to online customers in the region faster.
Hiring will cover a range of jobs, from management and administrative support to technical roles, equipment operators, maintenance and quality control. The company is taking applications through the careers page on its website.
Location drove the choice. State and local officials pointed to the stretch of Interstate 75 through Locust Grove, which links the site to regional markets and to the air, rail, road and port network serving metro Atlanta, including direct access to the Port of Savannah.
Henry County leaders said the new jobs and the added tax base should help pay for county services and take some pressure off residents’ property tax bills. The Georgia Department of Economic Development worked the competitive project with the Henry County Development Authority.
The governor credited the state’s infrastructure and its workforce training programs for landing the investment.
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