5-million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, according to an Aug. The retailer operates 209 Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations in Georgia, as well as 11 supply chain facilities, per the release. Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment centers are strategically located to expand same-day and next-day shipping capabilities across the U. The retailer first outlined plans for thehigh-tech facilities in 2022, saying it planned to build four next-generation fulfillment centers over the next three years. In 2023, Walmart announced afifth next-generation fulfillment facilityset to open in California this year.