News Of Upcoming Gordon Piggly Wiggly Closure Shocks Locals, Raises Food Desert Concerns
Monday, July 14th, 2025
With hiring signs still outside of Gordon’s Piggly Wiggly, many were surprised this week to learn that the store would be closing on August 16. Now, the community is left to wonder about future access to fresh produce.
“I found out through a text message from a coworker, and I was honestly shocked,” said Yashica Austin, a lifelong Wilkinson County resident and longtime Piggly Wiggly customer. “I mean, it just came out of nowhere.”
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