One of metro Atlanta’s first Lidl grocery stores opening in Gwinnett

German-based grocery store Lidl is opening its first locations in metro Atlanta, and Snellville is getting one of the very first stores.

The Snellville store will be the company’s second in metro Atlanta, opening on Jan. 30. The first to open will be a Powder Springs location on Jan. 16.

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At the grand opening event, the first 100 shoppers will get a gift card with values ranging from $5 to $100, the press release says. There will be free samples of Lidl products and free reusable shopping bags while supplies last.

Lidl is known for having a large selection of private label products and low prices, as well as award-winning beer and wine that is exclusive to its stores. Lidl also offers a range of organic and gluten-free products.

The Snellville store will have its grand opening at 8 a.m. on Jan. 30. Its normal hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. It is located at 3821 Stone Mountain Highway.

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These are some of the first Atlanta babies of 2019. Asiya was born at 12:01 a.m. at 4 pounds 5 ounces at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Her parents, Afsar and Fatema, said they are happy their daughter's birthday will always be celebrated with fireworks. Emory Johns Creek Hospital had its first 2019 baby at 1:39 a.m. Josiah was born to Denae and Gary, with an older sister Leilah. His parents said he was a good surprise to ring in the new year. The first Gwinnett Medical Center baby was at 2:07 a.m.

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