A few days later, on Dec. 28, another fire was set in the clothing section of a nearby Walmart on Howell Mill Road, forcing a temporary closure. The future of the stores was at first uncertain, but now, Walmart has confirmed the fate of both metro Atlanta locations.
"After a thorough review of all factors related to our Vine City and Howell Mill Road stores, we have made the decision to reopen our Vine City location as a Walmart Neighborhood Market and permanently close our Howell Mill Road location," a spokesperson said in a statement to."Unfortunately, a variety of economic headwinds existed at both stores before they were closed due to arson.
According to the spokesperson, site restrictions at the Howell Mill Road location prevent Walmart from repurposing the store, which is not the case with the Vine City location., we will reopen the Vine City store as a Walmart Neighborhood Market to help meet the grocery and pharmacy needs of the community," the spokesperson said."This will be our focus going forward.
"Food and nutrition security for Atlanta families is a moral right for our communities," Dickens said in a statement, provided by Walmart."The intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive & Joseph E. Lowery Blvd is a nexus of multiple NW and SW Atlanta communities with seniors, children, students and thousands of individuals and households who already lack accessible options for fresh, affordable food.
Dickens confirmed that his team"engaged Walmart" to keep the store open, thanking Amos and his chief of staff for helping to ensure those in Vine City"have one added layer of food security they deserve."
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