Brand New Sam's Club to Open in Woodstock Thursday

WOODSTOCK, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Just in time for holiday shopping, Sam's Club is set to open a brand new club at 9464 Main Street in Woodstock on Thursday, Nov. 5. The community is invited to attend the 8 a.m. grand opening celebration which will include live music from the Woodstock High School drum line and drone demonstrations in the parking lot.

"We really want this grand opening to be a community celebration," said Club Manager Matt Potts. "Giving back is part of our DNA at Sam's Club and we're pleased to announce that we'll be giving $25,000 to local nonprofits to kick off the opening of our new club."

Sam's Club associates selected several local nonprofit organizations to receive $25,000 in community giving grants. Grant award winners include:

• City of Woodstock Safety Foundation (Police and Fire)
• Must Ministries
• YMCA
• Papa's Pantry
• Anna Crawford Children's Center
• Boys and Girls Club
• Woodstock High School Music Dept.
• Cherokee FOCUS
• Goshen Valley Foundation
• Action Church
• His Hands

"We are always looking for ways to get involved and support causes that are important to our associates and members," added Potts. "For those interested in applying for future grant dollars from the club, we encourage them to apply online through the Sam's Club Giving program."

Last year, Sam's Club and Walmart stores in Georgia provided over 50 million dollars in cash and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations in the state. These donations represent community grants, food donations and associate volunteer efforts from stores, clubs and the Walmart Foundation.

Celebration to feature local officials, drone demos and celebrity guests

Mayor Donnie Henriques and Woodstock Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Rusbridge will be among those in attendance at Thursday's grand opening ceremony. Woodstock ROTC will present colors and the Woodstock High School Drum Line will be on hand to entertain as drones will be flying over the parking lot.

Whether you're looking for a toy drone or one for more professional aerial photography projects, Sam's Club is your drone destination this holiday season. As part of the grand opening celebration, Sam's Club vendor Drone Depot will be conducting drone demonstrations in the parking lot throughout the weekend.

To add even more excitement, Sam's Club will host several sport celebrities for meet and greets including:

• Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback D.J. Shockley (Thur. 1- 3 p.m.)
• Former Atlanta Falcon and Atlanta Braves player Brian Jordan (Thur. 5 – 7 p.m.)
• Former NFL quarterback and University of Georgia alum David Greene (Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
• Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (Sat. 1 – 3 p.m.)

A Sam's Club grand opening would not be complete without lots of tasty food samples and product demonstrations. The Woodstock club will be showcasing a variety of food samples and product demonstrations including Chef Shamy gourmet butters, Berghoff Eurocast Cookware and Bamboo Pillows to name a few.

Membership Information

A Sam's Club membership is an investment that more than pays for itself. Whether buying for a household or a business, a Sam's Club member can access exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding benefits.

• Sam's Club Savings and Business memberships runs $45 per year and includes Instant Savings Instant Savings which are limited-time promotional discounts that are electronically loaded on a member's card and automatically applied at the time of purchase of the item.
• A Sam's Club Plus membership costs $100 per year and includes early shopping hours and Cash Back Rewards meaning Plus members earn $10 in Cash Rewards for every $500 they spend in qualifying pre-tax purchases.

As part of a grand opening membership promotion, the Woodstock club is offering all new members a gift card valued up to $20 bringing the annual Savings membership fee down to just $25 for those who sign up for auto renewal. In addition, business owners can sign up for a Plus membership valued at $100 for only $45.

Layout, bright atmosphere, expansive selections await members

The new Sam's Club features a shopper-friendly interior layout and measures approximately 134,000 square feet. Members can rely on fresh produce, quality meats, and home meal solutions among the huge selection of merchandise. The club also boasts an array of service offerings for its members. In addition to the pharmacy, the club also features an Optical department and Hearing Aid Center. Members can find services tailored to their business needs such as credit card payment processing, mobile payroll and legal services. Membership also includes special savings on vacation planning through Sam's Club Travel.

About Sam's Club

Sam's Club^®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. WMT, is a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products, savings and services to millions of members in 653 clubs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Sam's Club, visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam's Club on Twitter and Facebook.

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