Let’s Talk Facts: The Truth About the DG Market
The incumbent continues to bring up the DG Market — yet let’s be clear: this isn’t about feelings; it’s about facts, fairness, and doing what’s right for the community.
The incumbent shared that she opposed the DG Market because they “wouldn’t want to see a Dollar General coming out of their subdivision.” They also stated publicly during a City Council meeting that “we did the people in the subdivision wrong and we need to make things right.”
That is not true and it’s deeply concerning to hear such a statement from someone currently representing our city.
We didn’t do anything wrong to our neighbors. We did something right for the community.
What’s important to note is that the incumbent and I live in the same neighborhood — yet our perspectives couldn’t be more different. When we leave our subdivision, depending on which direction we turn, we see logistics centers and warehouses in nearly every direction. Yet when a business is built that actually serves local residents, the focus shifts to personal preference.
The land where the DG Market now sits was vacant for more than 20 years. Today, it’s thriving — providing convenient access to groceries, fresh produce, and everyday essentials for thousands of residents, including families and seniors in nearby subdivisions and apartment communities where rent exceeds $2,000 a month.
It’s important to note that this isn’t a traditional Dollar General. A DG Market is a grocery-style store that offers fresh foods, meats, dairy, refrigerated, and frozen items, along with household essentials. It’s clean, well-designed, and, according to the Mayor, one of the top-performing DG Markets in the entire country — now being used as a blueprint for other locations nationwide.
Beyond the local impact, Dollar General’s Small Business Development (SBD) Program provides opportunities for hundreds of small, women, veteran and minority-owned businesses whose products are sold in stores across the country. Brands like Black Paper Party, Kiss Products, and Milo’s Tea Co. are just a few examples of the many diverse suppliers supported through this initiative.
This is what smart, inclusive growth looks like — development that meets local needs, supports small businesses, and strengthens our economy.
I stand by my decision to advocate for the DG Market because it benefits thousands of residents, strengthens our local economy, and represents the kind of forward-thinking development our city deserves.
Leadership isn’t about personal preference. It’s about putting people first, listening to facts, and making decisions that benefit the greater good. That’s the kind of leadership I bring to all of McDonough.
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