09-06-2026 05:13 via cbsnews.com

DeKalb community pushes back against new liquor store proposal

A recent proposal to open a new liquor store in DeKalb County has sparked community dialogue and pushback. People who call the neighborhoods surrounding Covington Highway home said there are already too many liquor stores in their community, and their long-term plan to uplift the area includes turning a vacant lot into something that enriches the area.Developer Manny Singh proposed turning a former, vacant Walgreens building into a liquor store. The building sits at the intersection of South Hai
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