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Despite storm, area businesses find plenty of customers to serve
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Two pedestrians make their way to a Waffle House restaurant on Shallowford Road during Wednesday morning’s sleet and freezing rain.
Residents and visitors snubbed their collective noses at the freezing rain and snow falling in Gainesville on Wednesday morning and hit the roads to find a few businesses open to serve their winter storm needs. While roads remained relatively clear of traffic throughout the day, hearty motorists slowly slushed and skidded their way out of neighborhoods and down main thoroughfares, willing to fight the wintry conditions to stock up on essentials — and a few toys. Amin Virani, proprietor of an Exxon gas station on Browns Bridge Road, said he had seen a steady stream of customers stop by for snacks and drinks.