Great, Whats next.. Pawn Shops.. The Harbins area is one of the last areas in Gwinnett that still has the rolling green pastures, cows, horses, etc. How long before our leaders pave it all. 3 down, one to go. Maybe it's time to save what we can before our leaders turn Harbins into Chamblee ?? I look at most all the canidates profiles, They are all most into real estate or building. Maybe it's time that we have a "farmer" run for office just to balance things out a little. or maybe it's time I get a "We buy Gold" sign put on my tractor.

Oh H%^& no. Why should we get the crap on our side and the other side of Dacula gets the good stores. There's NOTHING around that intersection that's business related unless you call a small convenient store a real business.

They need to put something near 316 where there all of that empty land is. Long ago we were told a Kroger would be built on one of those sites, but lack of sewer kept that from happening. But don't start throwing Dollar General Stores in our area, I think I speak for most everyone on this side by saying we don't and won't shop at a Dollar General Store. I've seen too many places that have them and I certainly wouldn't want to live in those areas.

To top that off, a single stand alone Dollar General would stand out like a sore thumb. If someone wants to build something over here, make it something with a little quality, we're not a bunch of hillbilly's.

That would be huge mistake. We moved here eight years ago because we didn't want the congestion of traffic and like the "country" feel to live semi out of town. The knew Bethlehem shopping center would be a better idea. Not near residential areas.

I'm all for small businesses but *most* every Dollar General is the pits. Put that thing over at 316/Patrick Mill, it's only 4 more miles down the street and oh look, it's at a major intersection. Very few people are going to shop there and it will close within 2 years and sit empty, ripe for vandalism. There's a reason people live in the Harbins area, it's close to "suburban" living while still feeling like the country.

Although, I guess it is inevitable that the Harbins area is going to be commercialized soon. It's the last frontier of Gwinnett and with all the neighborhoods that have been built over the years, including Archer High, it's only a matter of time before commercialization comes to the area. I just hope it isn't that bright yellow store.

We moved to Harbins several years ago because we love the people who live in Harbins, and the quiet, rural life. I beseech the Gwinnett County Planning Commission not to approve this store or any other on Harbins Road. As Jon remarked, in two years it will sit empty, and be an eyesore in the community. The two stores already on Harbins Road between Hwy 316 and the county line are two too many.

Definitely do not want a Dollar General or anything remotely like it at that intersection. Like the others commenting here we moved to Harbins to avoid such Urban "pleasures". Even at the current stage of development in our area, traffic is becoming a problem in that stretch of road....... NO THANK YOU!

This area is on the verge of growth for supporting businesses enough to be sustainable , though i find it hard to swallow having a Dollar General as the first hurrah i do understand it could become a catalyst for other business to come that might be a little timid to test Harbins .Never the less growth is what has got us here to this point and im sure alot of folks moved in this area for what it was before alot of folks moved here , The folks that have been here all there life probably thought that too when all these subdivisions started sprouting like weeds in the garden .She is going to grow up I.E the Schools being added , the Parks addition , Road improvements , etc good and bad will come .

A Dollar General on the corner of Jones-Phillips and Harbins???? Are you kidding me??? Please don'r ruin our beautiful area with this business or any other like it. My family moved to this area to escape the Mall of Georgia when it was built. Not comparing apples to apples, I know, but good grief!!!!

Please NO! I love the area and it needs to be preserved. I love the country stores where everybody meets in the morning and has coffee and biscuits, and sample the local produce. Dollar General? H$&^K NO!

I vote no as well, but unfortunately the Dollar General / We buy Gold / Pawn shops / Furniture stores that last 6 months take over every nice town. Without getting myself in too much trouble or getting my post deleted I'll just say this, it shouldn't surprise anyone that lives in this nice town. Take a cruise through Lawrenceville and tell me what you see. We're only 5 minutes down the road from all that....

Atleast it's not another Wal-Mart or a commercial airport. The new dg's are looking pretty good to me and guess what they provide jobs. I think it would be nice to have somewhere to shop closeby that has food items for a reasonable price. Just trying to see some positive in this development.

Robert, Walmart will come at 316 and Harbins, it's been approved for some time now. just glad the economy has been slow and they haven't started it yet. (Thank God) And also what jobs, 6 maybe, and 8.00 an hour at that with no insurance. The Spartan is also right, go look at Lawrenceville. Worse then that, Go look at Duluth at Hwy 120 and Buford Hwy, vacant buildings everwhere and people hanging out everywhere. They have 2 thrift stores there, go stand in the parking lot facing Big Lots.. then look to the right. see thoses trees right there with a couch and 3 chairs there with about 30-50 males in them that get up and run over to your car if you drive near them... where's the Police.. too busy writing tickets to raise revenue I guess....well, that the comming Dacula if we don't stand up and voice our opinions. I'm headed out to vote, hope you all are as well....If we can't get some new leaders that care more about the citizens needs then they do thier own pockets...well then look for my name on next years ballet, I'll give the news something to report "New Gwinnett Commissioner replaces most of planning board with long time residents picked at radom, also wants public to start voting on all major decisions instead of commision" This guy gives "We the people a whole new prospective" film at 11:00....amen

Please no!!! I already have enough crazies and traffic to deal with when I ride my horses down the road. When my family moved to Dacula in 1994 when I was a little girl, everybody knew everybody, there was hardly any traffic, and you could see the stars at night. Now Dacula is being ruined! Gone are many beautiful pieces of property to make room for neighborhoods, businesses, traffic lights, and other eyesores. I'm ready to make a banner to hang on my fence that says, "Welcome to Dacula... NOW GO BACK HOME!!!".
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