Fulton County Development Authority pre-approves $500M Amazon investment

Screenshot of the 1.1 million sq. ft. building being considered for a modernized "first-mile" Amazon package facility in Southwest Atlanta. (DorMiya Vance/WABE)

Amazon is eyeing property in southwest Atlanta for a multi-million-dollar modernized “first-mile” package facility.

The e-commerce giant appeared before the Fulton County Development Authority Board on Jan. 27, proposing a $500 million investment to redevelop a 1.1 million sq. ft. building on Campbellton Road.

“We would be turning this facility into one of our ‘first-mile’ fulfillment centers, utilizing Amazon robotics,” said Amazon Senior Manager Will Cowsert during the board meeting.