Vape Shop Opening Near Augusta School Exposes 60-Year Zoning Law Gap

A smoke shop opening near Glenn Hills Elementary School has uncovered a gap in Augusta’s zoning laws. These rules haven’t changed since 1963. The business sits just off Georgetown Drive in south Augusta, less than a two-minute walk from the school.

“There is no ordinance at this time on the books that would stop them from putting one of these up, which is so mind-baffling to me,” said Monique Braswell, per WRDW.

Richmond County Schools’ code of conduct bans vapes on school property. Students caught with any type of tobacco get punished right away…

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