Atlanta Truck Stop and Dairy Queen Project Nears Completion

 

[January 16, 2021] 

Thanks to relatively cooperative weather, the new Atlanta Truck Stop and Dairy Queen project has made progress towards completion over the fall and winter. Nearly all exterior work has been completed and the push is on to finish interior elements of these new businesses located at the I-55 exit on Atlanta’s eastside.

Signage for the Shell station and Dairy Queen has begun to be installed, including a large monument sign on the site’s north side. A tall pylon sign was put in place several weeks ago, on top of which will be installed signage for both the Shell station and Dairy Queen businesses.

The City of Atlanta has worked to build a new entrance and section of Empire Street to allow motorists access from the Route 66 bypass to the south side of the project. In addition, a new right-hand turn lane has been added to Empire Street on the project’s north side.

Bishap Patel, the project’s developer, has announced that the new, full service Dairy Queen will open first, sometime near the end of January/beginning of February. The truck stop portion of the project is slated to open the end of February /beginning of March.

Patel and his partners held a job fair this past November, and continue to seek more additional employees. Fulltime Manager and Shift Supervisor/Assistant Manager positions are available at the Dairy Queen. Inquiries can be made at: 217-801-4844 or via email at: [e-mail]. Several positions also remain to be filled at the truck stop.

The new Atlanta Truck Stop and Dairy Queen development was partially supported with funds from Atlanta’s TIF District. When these two new businesses open, each will generate additional TIF funds the City can use to partner with other developers, businesses, organizations, and individuals on future economic development projects for the community.

The mission of the Logan County Economic Development Partnership is to cultivate a business environment that enhances Logan County by expanding our local and regional economy through programs that sustain and grow existing businesses, attract and establish new businesses, and increase quality employment opportunities.

[Bill Thomas]