Fans of the iconic Texas-based travel center Buc-ee’s in the Atlanta area will need a bit more patience for the chain’s next Georgia outpost.
While the beloved stops for brisket, Beaver Nuggets, and spotless restrooms continue to expand nationwide, the fourth location in the Peach State has seen a delay.
According to Buc-ee’s latest development plans, the new store in Monroe County — conveniently located off I-75 on Rumble Road, roughly midway between Atlanta and Macon — is now tentatively slated for a 2028 opening. This marks a pushback from an earlier target of March 2027.
Monroe County Location Pushed to 2028
The massive 74,000-square-foot facility is expected to bring around 200 jobs to the region, along with dozens of fuel pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, and the chain’s signature oversized layout packed with fresh food, jerky, fudge, and merchandise.
No new Buc-ee’s openings are planned in Georgia for 2026, with the company’s focus that year on sites in Ohio, Arizona, and Texas.
Current Buc-ee’s Locations in Georgia
Georgia already boasts three Buc-ee’s travel centers:
- Calhoun (Northwest Georgia, off I-75)
- Warner Robins (Central Georgia, off I-75)
- Brunswick (Coastal Georgia, off I-95) — the largest in the state, opened in July 2025
The Monroe County site will be a boon for Atlanta-area travelers heading south on I-75, offering a prime stop for road trips toward Macon, Valdosta, or Florida.
Buc-ee’s continues its Southeast expansion with planned locations in neighboring states like Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina through 2031.
For now, Atlanta Buc-ee’s enthusiasts can hit the road to one of the existing spots — or stock up on patience (and maybe some jerky) until 2028. Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses in Monroe County.
Final Word
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?