On November 13, 2025, Pilgrim’s began construction on a new prepared foods facility in Walker County, Georgia. The plant is located in the Walker County Business Park near LaFayette, just north of Audia Plastics.
It is expected to open in early 2027 and create more than 630 jobs when fully operational. The 100-acre facility will produce fully cooked chicken products, such as chicken nuggets and breaded strips, for brands including Just Bare and Pilgrim’s…