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Amazon just unveiled its newest delivery hub in Madison Heights, Virginia — a 60,000-square-foot powerhouse that’s not just speeding up deliveries but also doubling as a mini-fulfillment center stocked with everyday essentials like batteries and toilet paper. Opening July 9, this two-in-one facility serves as the final stop before packages reach your door, slashing delivery times for popular items. The project brings 150+ new jobs — including warehouse and driver roles starting at $19/hour — and is expected to fuel local economic growth and tax revenue for Amherst County. County leaders, who secured a GO Virginia grant to prep the land, beat their 18-month timeline to make the site “shovel-ready,” positioning the area as a prime spot to attract more businesses and strengthen the regional tax base.

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