Norman Drive Walmart holds grand reopening

Published 10:29 am Friday, June 24, 2016

VALDOSTA — The Walmart on Norman Drive held its official grand reopening Friday and donated $3,000 to charity. 

To celebrate its grand reopening Walmart gave $1,000 to the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps program, $1,000 to the American Red Cross, $500 to the Southside Recreation Center and $500 to The Boy Scouts of America. 

There were three major remodels in the store said Jennifer Calhoun, store manager. 

The produce section was remodeled to look like a farmers market and features organic produce, she said. There is a whole new section of home goods and the electronics area was updated to have a more modern look and house the newest technology. 

Although those departments have the most change, every part of the store was updated. 

“Every counter was moved in the store,” Calhoun said. “Every counter was replaced or refurbished. And every tile was replaced.”

The store is also now the newest version of the Walmart brand, she said. The store features Walmart’s newest color schemes and signage. 

While remodeling began back in April, the store stayed open every day, said Calhoun.

“I’d like to say thank you for all of the support from the community: To the all the residents of Valdosta, Lowndes County and surrounding counties,” Calhoun said. 

Now that the remodel is done, Calhoun encourages customers to come and see the new store. 

“Come shop with us,” she said. “We are open.”We have rolled back prices on thousands of items throughout the store so (customers) can save money and live better.”

Calhoun has been the store manager of the Walmart at 340 Norman Drive since September. 

For more information call )229) 249-8400.

Jason Smith is a reporter at The Valdosta Daily Times. He can be contacted at 229-244-3400 ext.1256.