East Cobb’s Woodlawn Point Publix, a longtime grocery staple on Johnson Ferry Road, is about to go dark for an extended stretch. The supermarket will close at the end of March for a top-to-bottom renovation that is expected to keep the doors locked for several months, meaning many nearby shoppers will have to rework their weekly grocery runs.
What Publix announced
According to East Cobb News, the Woodlawn Point Publix is set to close starting March 28 while the Florida-based chain carries out what it is calling a “complete overhaul of the interior” and an expansion of the store’s footprint. Publix has not released detailed design plans or committed to a reopening date, and East Cobb News reported that the company did not respond to multiple follow-up messages seeking more specifics.
Store size and location
A marketing flyer for the Woodlawn Point shopping center lists the Publix anchor space at 55,999 square feet, roughly 56,000 square feet, identifying it as the primary tenant of the complex, per Retail Planning Corp. Publix’s own store directory lists the location at 1100 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, confirming the address for regulars who know it as their neighborhood store.
Where to shop while it is closed
Shoppers who normally rely on the Woodlawn Point Publix will have to look elsewhere while the renovation is underway. Nearby options include East Cobb Crossing, Piedmont Commons, Shallowford Corners and Trowbridge Crossing, according to East Cobb News. The outlet also documented signs posted at the Woodlawn Point entrance alerting customers to the upcoming closure.
Big Kroger build nearby
Just under a mile away, rival Kroger is in the middle of its own big bet on East Cobb shoppers. The company is putting roughly 23 million dollars into expanding its Parkaire Landing store from about 59,000 to 85,000 square feet and adding a 12-pump fuel center, a sushi kiosk and a Murray’s cheese counter. The project is expected to wrap up in spring 2027 and the store is slated to remain open throughout construction, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The timing underscores a broader trend of grocery chains chasing larger footprints and specialty offerings across metro Atlanta.
What to expect next
For now, East Cobb residents should plan on the Woodlawn Point Publix being unavailable through much of the spring and likely into the summer while crews renovate and expand the store. Once Publix releases more detailed reopening information or a firm timeline, we will provide an update.
