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Flowery Branch woman wants to replace century-old building

Holes in the ceiling let in sunlight, showcasing the neglect and disrepair the house has gone through. Karen Ching, who plans to use many elements of the house in a new building, said the structure has been vacant for around nine years. - photo by Carly Sharec

downtown4 — Holes in the ceiling let in sunlight, showcasing the neglect and disrepair the house has gone through. Karen Ching, who plans to use many elements of the house in a new building, said the structure has been vacant for around nine years. - photo by Carly Sharec

Karen Ching has a passion for restoring old buildings. “I really do like doing it,” she said. “The candy store was actually a childhood dream.