Ribbon cutting with local leaders includes a donation to West Georgia Technical College
Advance Auto Parts opened its newest store in Newnan today, expanding access to parts, tools and expertise for local drivers and automotive professionals. The company marked the opening of the store at 216 Bullsboro Dr. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside local officials and representatives from West Georgia Technical College who were on site to accept a donation for the school’s automotive technology program.
The donation will help students gain hands-on experience, training and career opportunities through the College’s automotive technology programs. Skilled automotive technicians continue to be in high demand, with approximately 70,000 openings projected annually through 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“We’re excited to open our newest store in Newnan and continue serving customers across the area,” said Mike Fogarty, Regional Vice President, Advance Auto Parts. “This location helps us better support local drivers and professional customers with convenient access to the parts, and products they rely on. We’re also proud to support students at West Georgia Technical College and strengthen our connection to the Newnan community.”
“Community support plays an important role in career and technical education,” said Brittney Wells, executive director of institutional advancement at West Georgia Technical College. “We are grateful to Advance Auto Parts for this contribution, which helps support our students as they gain practical experience and explore opportunities in the automotive industry.”
The new store also serves as a market hub – a centralized facility designed to improve parts availability and same-day fulfillment across a network of stores, enhancing hard parts coverage for professional customers. Customers can access free services, including battery testing and installation with purchase, wiper blade installation with purchase, and check engine light scanning through ReliaScan, which enables a team member to quickly scan the vehicle and identify what may be causing the issue, with no appointment needed. Additional free services include loaner tools and starter and alternator testing, as well as oil, fluid and battery recycling at participating locations. Customers can enroll in Advance Rewards in-store or online to earn points that can be redeemed for savings on future purchases.
About Advance Auto Parts:
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of July 18, 2026, Advance operated 4,311 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 786 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
