If you’ve been wondering about something in your community, Ask The Times is your place to get answers. The following question was submitted by a reader and answered through the efforts of our news staff.
Why aren’t there any grocery stores or restaurants on the Athens Highway side of Gainesville? There is new development everywhere else but here.
Tim Evans, vice president for economic development at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, noted two Dollar General locations and a Family Dollar between Athens Highway’s intersections with Monroe Drive and Gillsville Highway.
Ask The Times: Smaller grocers serve Athens Highway area for now