ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Walmart is set to launch the first drone delivery service in the metro Atlanta area during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning.

The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Walmart location in Woodstock, followed by a drone delivery demonstration at 10:45 a.m.

Executives with Walmart and Wing, the company’s drone provider, will be joined by state and city officials at the ceremony.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Wing “Nest” and delivery operations will also be given.

According to Walmart, products such as grocery items, last-minute gifts, household goods and over-the-counter medication are eligible for drone delivery.

Residents can click here to check if their address is in the delivery zone.

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