Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA:

VALDOSTA — Winn Dixie will be closing at least 2 of their 5 Valdosta-area stores.

The Bi-Lo Holdings Company, owner of Winn Dixie, stated that the stores on Norman Drive and Bemiss Road (at Castle Park) will cease operations on December 2nd.

Among the reasons listed for the closures is store underperformance.  The 130 employees will be offered the opportunity to go after open positions in other company stores.

Company officials say that as many as 21 other stores face closure; 25 stored were remodeled.