DeKalb County leaders broke ground on a $29 million mixed-use development on Candler Road, bringing an economic boost and healthier food options to the community.
Candler Crossing, at Candler Road and Glenwood Avenue, will be anchored by a Publix grocery store and include more than 11,000 square feet of space for other retailers. The property is now an eyesore, filled with piles of rubble from a demolished shopping center.
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County CEO, said the development will make for a healthier and more prosperous community that has long struggled to attract investment…