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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement in response to the closure of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Contract Postal Unit (CPU) at Surrey Center Pharmacy in Augusta.

"The closing of the USPS CPU at Surrey Center Pharmacy is extremely disappointing to me and many others in our community. Since 1979, this USPS location has been a meaningful resource for residents and businesses, with lifelong relationships forged between staff and customers," said Congressman Allen. "Though a renewal was offered, our months-long effort in coordination with the pharmacy and USPS did not result in agreeable terms. I will continue working to ensure this does not happen to another beloved small business again. Simply put, this was the wrong decision from USPS, and while this CPU may be closing, I have every confidence that Surrey Center Pharmacy will continue to be a vibrant pillar of this community."

"We are extremely disappointed to not be able to come to agreeable terms with the United States Postal Service to save our CPU at Surrey Center Pharmacy. I cannot thank Congressman Rick Allen and his staff enough for all of the hard work and effort they have put into this process. They left no stone unturned and were faithful in their commitment to help our business, customers, and their constituents. We look forward to continuing to serve our community in new ways and appreciate the support and love from all of our customers," said Courtnee Russ, Pharmacist and Owner of Surrey Center Pharmacy.

BACKGROUND: Since the announced termination of the USPS contract with Surrey Center Pharmacy in June 2025, Congressman Allen has met with Postmaster General David Steiner and had several discussions with congressional liaisons demanding answers on what information and data were used to justify the potential cancellation of this contract.

The USPS has consistently ignored requests for hard data and transparency regarding this decision. On September 16, 2025, Congressman Allen introduced the bipartisan Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act, legislation designed to require USPS to provide reports to Congress on how the closure of CPUs will impact residents and allow for public hearings before any closure takes place.