Kroger‘s Atlanta Division hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration Oct. 2 to unveil renovations at the Royal Lakes Kroger Marketplace at 4025 Winder Highway in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
The renovation represents a $2 million capital investment and brings the division’s 2026 investment in Hall County to $52.7 million, which includes the opening of a new Marketplace in Oakwood and renovations of the New Holland and Royal Lakes Marketplaces.
The remodel includes a new floral kiosk, an updated culinary kiosk and Murray’s Cheese shop, updated bakery tables and cases, new meat and seafood fixtures, new check lanes and self-checkout area, and fully remodeled restrooms, District Manager Bryon Owens told attendees.
“This grand opening celebration would not be possible without their vision and commitment to making this area the best in class for every customer we serve,” Owens said, recognizing the division’s executive team, including Division President Monica Garnes, who attended the ceremony.
Community partnerships
Victoria Boone, communications and public affairs manager for the Atlanta Division, highlighted Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment, noting the division rescues about 300,000 pounds of food each month through local food bank partners, with the food going directly to families in need. Contractors diverted more than 95 percent of construction waste from landfills during the renovation project…