Neighbors take a stand against Walmart’s drone delivery expansion

The Brief

  • Residents in East Cobb are taking a stand against a proposal that would allow a local Walmart to use a drone delivery service.
  • A petition opposing the drone hub has gathered more than 1,175 signatures as opponents raise concerns about noise, safety, and privacy.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. Cobb County officials are set to consider a plan Tuesday that would allow a Walmart on Johnson Ferry Road to launch a drone delivery operation.

Local opposition grows

What we know:

Residents living near the Johnson Ferry Road Walmart are pushing back against the potential introduction of a drone delivery hub in their neighborhood.

Opponent Nick Thompson told FOX 5 that he fears the service would disrupt the quiet nature of his community, while resident Tyler Rogers expressed concerns regarding potential drone failures and noise levels.

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