Turning a new leaf in South DeKalb, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson unveiled the $28.9 million Candler Crossing development, an ambitious plan set to reinvigorate the Candler Road area with much-needed amenities including a full-service Publix grocery store and multi-tenant retail space; the project received the full backing of the Board of Commissioners, according to DeKalb County’s official announcement. Venturing into this large-scale project, Candler Crossing stands as a testament to Cochran-Johnson’s commitment from her time as Commissioner, continuing her pursuit to secure resources for the families she represents.
The Kroger supermarket at Belvedere Plaza recently shut its doors, sparking further urgency for Candler Crossing’s completion and the promise of accessible fresh food for the community, this development hits right at the heart of community needs, as during a time when their options for purchasing healthy groceries are dwindling, said Cochran-Johnson in a statement obtained by DeKalb County News. The move promises not just fresh produce but jobs and a revival of the Candler Road corridor as a central hub within the community.
DeKalb County’s first Chief Development Officer, Jacob Vallo, emphasized the collaborative effort that transversed various county government departments to bring this vision to reality, with each playing their part in stitching together the tapestry that Candler Crossing is set to become; his remarks, documented by DeKalb County News, point to a larger alliance formed with Decide DeKalb and various other stakeholders in DeKalb’s resurgence…