Big box stores
We lived in Peachtree City, GA a somewhat similar area to the villages. We had all the shopping anyone could want within 30 minutes in two different directions. But there was money to be made by someone for big box stores to be built so they were. Crime went up immediately and dramatically. The Walmart that was originally open 24 hours/day was forced to being open roughly the same as the other grocery stores in the area. Many there also kept bemoaning the fact that there was no bus service in town, and wanted MARTA to expand bus routes in the county. I'm sure it will happen at some point, I'm just glad we're not living there when it happens. People need to think long and hard about a business' impact on the local quality of life, not just the convenience of more & bigger stores close to the house. My .02.
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