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Monday, March 22, 2010

Proposed Snellville pawn shop faces opposition

Pawn shop stirs opposition in Snellville
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Shane Blatt Battle lines are being drawn in Snellville over a proposal by a local pawn shop owner to relocate and build a 5,500-square-foot facility on US ...

The Snellville City Council is expected to vote on the matter, likely in front of a packed house, at its 7:30 p.m. meeting today at City Hall.

The most vocal opposition comes from residents in the Summit Chase subdivision, which sits about 4,100 feet from the proposed site near U.S. 78 and Grayson Parkway.

People aren't happy that this establishment will sell guns. But you know, Wal-Mart sells guns too. I'm not a fan of the small, poorly run pawn shops - and I certainly don't want one on every corner in Snellville, but this is larger, and if it's a nice establishment, and Council Member Tod Warner is in support of it, it could be a good addition and a draw to Snellville. It could be very good for Snellville's economy. I beg of you to keep an open mind and learn the facts before you attend the City Council meeting tonight, and be polite.