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McDONOUGH, GA-Ignored as a retail investment oasis until 2003, Henry County has been discovered by local, regional and national developers and merchants, but the county–30 miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta–isn’t overjoyed with all of the proposed projects, including ventures by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

In its most recent action, the county’s planning commission has rejected a proposal by the Bentonville, AR-based retailer for an estimated $20-million, 203,819-sf, 30-acre store in the Ellenwood/Fairview community. Residential support for the project at a public hearing was mixed, some fighting the retailer’s plans; others supporting the store.

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