Wawa, the popular chain of convenience stores and gas stations, announced plans to expand to Southern and Coastal Georgia.

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The chain announced plans to open its first Georgia store in 2024 with the future potential for up to 20 stores in the market.

Our continued expansion plans will allow us to reach more customers with our quality fresh food, beverages and community support friends and neighbors," John Poplawski, Wawa's vice president of real estate said. "Expanding to Georgia is a natural extension from the Florida panhandle and we look forward to serving more communities along the east coast.

According to the company, Wawa is set to open 54 new stores in 2022. Earlier this year, Wawa announced plans to expand into Alabama and North Carolina in 2024. They currently have stores in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington D.C.