Home Depot purchases massive Ga. distribution facility
The Home Depot has officially acquired the 1.4-million-square-foot Savannah Distribution Center (DC) it has leased since 1995. As part of the deal, the company is purchasing more than 100 acres of adjacent land from the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA). Home Depot reports that the Savannah DC supports hundreds of regional stores and typically employs around 250 associates.
Over the last 10 years, and with the Savannah River deepening project, Home Depot reports that seven and a half times more containers now pass through the nearby Port of Savannah -- which bills itself as the largest container terminal in the U.S.
“This purchase is a testament to the incredible partnerships we’ve built here over the past three decades,” said Heather Tenney, VP of distribution at The Home Depot. “Savannah’s thriving economic environment and its vital role in our supply chain make this investment a natural progression in our commitment to the community. Our partnership with the Georgia Ports Authority is a critical part of ensuring we can deliver products to our customers quickly and efficiently.”
“On January 23rd, the SEDA Board of Directors approved staff to move forward in the process to sell The Home Depot Distribution Center property to The Home Depot. The Home Depot has been a tenant and in a lease agreement with SEDA since 1995. This sale signals a significant, long-term commitment by The Home Depot to our region and the Georgia Ports Authority. We are honored that they continue to have great confidence in the Savannah region,” said Savannah Economic Development Authority President and CEO Trip Tollison.
According to Home Depot, the purchase was approved during a public meeting on January 23, 2025, and was finalized on January 29, 2025, at The Home Depot’s Store Support Center in Atlanta.
