Enmarket opens first Dublin location

A Georgia-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores opened its first local store on U.S. 80 last week. 

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Customers visit the new Enmarket store on U.S. 80, the company’s first in Dublin/RODNEY MANLEY

Enmarket, the Georgia-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores, opened its first local store last week. 

Enmark No. 205, at 2307 U.S. 80 West in Dublin,  opened its doors on Friday. The 5,178-square foot store includes 16 fuel pumps and a car wash facility. 

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“We’re incredibly proud to expand our presence and serve the residents and visitors of Dublin, Ga.,” said Enmarket President Matt Clements in a statement. “With our exceptional food and beverage options, convenient outdoor seating and best-in-class car wash, we’re excited to offer our customers a quality experience. As we celebrate our 60th year in convenience, we rededicated to enriching the lives of our customers and employees.” 

Founded in 1964 in Savannah, Enmarket, a subsidiary of Colonial Group Inc., now operates 132 stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

The announcement comes during a boom of new gas station construction around town. Circle K recently opened a new convenience store at the corner of North Jefferson Street and Hillcrest Parkway. Oklahoma-based fuel station giant QuickTrip Corp. is near completion of its first local location on US 441 near I-16.

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