COVINGTON — Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday morning that Lidl US will construct a regional distribution center in Newton county, investing $100 million in the project and creating 270 full-time jobs.
“I am grateful for Lidl’s investment in Georgia and the tremendous opportunities that it will create for hardworking Georgians in Newton County,” said Kemp.
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