Trader Joe’s is reportedly planning an 18,000-square-foot store in the former Publix at Oglethorpe Crossing, 3435 Ashford Dunwoody Road at Johnson Ferry Road in Brookhaven. ToNeTo Atlanta broke the news in September, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported leasing talks. Trader Joe’s hasn’t confirmed it, and no opening date has been announced.
Is Trader Joe’s really coming to Brookhaven?
It looks likely, but it’s not official. ToNeTo Atlanta reported on Sept. 23 that several well-placed sources say Trader Joe’s is taking part of the old Publix, and that it’s very confident a deal is done or nearly done. A day later, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported that Trader Joe’s is in leasing talks for the space.
Trader Joe’s is known for making landlords and leasing agents keep quiet, so nobody has confirmed it on the record. Marketing materials show the space available starting in April 2027. No building permits or opening timeline have surfaced yet, according to the Dunwoody Brookhaven Ledger.
Where would the Brookhaven Trader Joe’s be?
In the former Publix at Oglethorpe Crossing, 3435 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on the corner of Johnson Ferry Road. Publix closed that roughly 38,000-square-foot store on July 22, 2025, after nearly 30 years, and moved to its new store in Cambridge Square. Trader Joe’s would take about 18,000 square feet, which is big for a Trader Joe’s. Most run 8,000 to 15,000. The rest of the space could go to other tenants.
The center’s owner, Coro Realty Advisors, has done this before. At Chastain Market in Sandy Springs, it filled a former Sprouts with a Trader Joe’s.
Where’s the closest Trader Joe’s right now?
Chastain Park, Buckhead and Sandy Springs, all about four to five miles away. Trader Joe’s opened its first metro Atlanta stores in 2006, then went nearly two decades without adding more here. Since late 2024, new stores have opened in Chastain Park, Alpharetta, Peachtree City and Johns Creek. And this one would come with something most Trader Joe’s shoppers only dream about: a full-size parking lot.
Does a Trader Joe’s raise home values?
Homes near one tend to be worth more, but the store isn’t the whole reason. A 2022 ATTOM analysis found the average home value in ZIP codes with a Trader Joe’s was about $988,000, with 49% appreciation over five years. Those are national numbers, and economists caution that the store itself doesn’t drive those values.
Status as of Nov. 10, 2026: Reported by ToNeTo Atlanta (Sept. 23) and the Atlanta Business Chronicle (Sept. 24). Not confirmed by Trader Joe’s. No permits or opening date announced. Space marketed as available starting April 2027.
My take
I’m excited about this one. My family gets a ton of our groceries at Trader Joe’s, so this would be really convenient. For once, a Trader Joe’s with a real parking lot. Getting in and out at that light is going to be rough, which is very on brand for Trader Joe’s.
What I’m watching next: an official announcement from Trader Joe’s, building permits, an opening date, and what fills the rest of Oglethorpe Crossing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Brookhaven Trader Joe’s
Is Trader Joe’s opening in Brookhaven?
It’s reported but not official. ToNeTo Atlanta and the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported in September 2026 that Trader Joe’s is planning a store at Oglethorpe Crossing. Trader Joe’s has not confirmed it.
Where is the Brookhaven Trader Joe’s going?
The former Publix at Oglethorpe Crossing, 3435 Ashford Dunwoody Road, at the corner of Johnson Ferry Road in Brookhaven.
When will the Brookhaven Trader Joe’s open?
No opening date has been announced. Marketing materials show the former Publix space available starting in April 2027.
How big will the Brookhaven Trader Joe’s be?
About 18,000 square feet, which is larger than most Trader Joe’s stores. They typically run 8,000 to 15,000 square feet.
What is the closest Trader Joe’s to Brookhaven now?
The Chastain Park, Buckhead and Sandy Springs stores, each about four to five miles from Oglethorpe Crossing.
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