The Brief
- Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet calls for halting construction of a gas station on Greenbriar Parkway, citing violations of SPI District 20 zoning regulations.
- The gas station would be the tenth within a one-mile radius, contributing to oversaturation of similar businesses in the community.
- Residents and activists plan to continue protesting the development, with a demonstration scheduled for Friday evening.
ATLANTA – A southwest Atlanta city councilmember is calling for an immediate halt to the construction of a controversial gas station on Greenbriar Parkway, citing concerns that the project violates zoning regulations approved by the Atlanta City Council.
What they’re saying:
District 11 Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet said she believes the construction is in direct violation of the Special Public Interest (SPI) District 20 regulations, which were approved in July 2022 to limit certain types of businesses in the area, including gas stations, liquor stores, and beauty supply shops.…