Kroger announced recently it will be hiring 2,000 permanent associates across its Atlanta Division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina.

Kroger, which has a store in Newton County, is the nation's larest grocery retailer with more than 28,000 employees in its Atlanta Division.

“Kroger is committed to creating job opportunities for our current and future employees,” said Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Our continued growth allows us to provide our communities with hard-working, customer-centered associates who create the exceptional shopping experience our customers expect and deserve.”

The available job openings are for a variety of positions, including front end, deli and store clerks.

Interested applicants should visit kroger.com/careers to apply for jobs and sign up for job alerts.