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We'll show you vacant buildings around West Cobb; you tell us what you'd like to see move in.
Thank you for your suggestions on the last installment, which included Chinese and Italian restaurants, and a bakery. What should go in this vacant spot on Dallas Highway near Barrett Parkway in the Taco Mac strip?
No one gave any suggestions for the last Fill in the Blank, but that doesn't mean you can't be the first. Once this strip on Powder Springs Road near Barrett Parkway is finished, what should move in? Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to West Cobb Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Thank you to Powder Springs homeowner for suggesting a coffee shop, cafe, clothing store, houseware store, bowling alley and arcade in the last Fill in the Blank. What should move into Powder Springs Office Plaza where Powder Springs Road meets Sailors Parkway?
Thank you to everyone for providing responses to the last Fill in the Blank, which included Woodcraft, Rockler, Jason's Deli and J. Christopher's. What should go in the vacant spots in the strip attached to the new Treasure Hunt Antique Mall?
We didn't have any input for last week's Fill in the Blank for the Hopeland Retail Center along C.H. James Parkway, but that doesn't mean you still can't offer up a suggestion or three. As for this week: What should go in the large space in the Lost Mountain Crossing shopping center on Dallas Highway?
Thank you to all those who joined in the discussion on last week's Fill in the Blank. Responses included a Starbucks, Sonic, Papa Murphy's, Zoe's Kitchen and a yogurt store. What should go in the vacant spots in the Hopeland Retail Center along C.H. James Parkway?
No one offered any suggestions for last week's Fill in the Blank, but that doesn't mean you can't be the first! What should replace Bruster's on Marietta Street in Powder Springs? The building's design could narrow the posibilities but at the same time breed creativity.
What should go in the Village at Old Trace shopping center on Dallas Highway near The Avenue West Cobb?
Thanks to everyone for offering the many, many suggestions in last week's Fill in the Blank. Check them out. What should go in the former Off the Bone BBQ location in the Brownsville Road Kroger shopping center?
Boo—no one had any suggestions for last week's Fill in the Blank. You could, though! What should go at the end of the Sailors Parkway Publix shopping center?
What should go in the Town Square next to Los Portales? Those interested in leasing should contact Barry Yeager of the Yeager Company at 770-439-1849.
Thank you to last week's response of a bakery. What should go in the former Powder Springs Coffee and Bake Shoppe location? Owner Joan Evans is looking to rent the spot; those interested can contact her at 770-826-4225.
Thank you to everyone's responses for Bailey's old spot, including a craft store, Chinese restaurant, Cajun restaurant, bar, seafood restaurant and paint store. What should go in the several empty spots in the Silverbrooke Powder Springs Commons shopping center to accompany the boutique, dentist and salon? It's on C.H. James Parkway in Powder Springs next to the Paulding line.
What do you think would be a good fit in the spot on Marietta Street in Powder Springs where Bailey's Diner used to be? Tell us in the comments below.
Thanks everyone for last week's responses, which included Edible Arrangements, Bath and Body Works, and a sit-down restaurant with healthy options. What should go in this vacant space on Dallas Highway next to Tuesday Morning? From the looks of the building, you're going to have to put your thinking caps on for this one.
Thank you to everyone for last week's responses, which included a candle store, gift shop, restaurant and photo studio. What would you like to see in this vacant spot between Baskin Robbins and Viva Mexico in the Macland Road Kroger shopping center?
What would you like to see move into these vacant spots in downtown Powder Springs? They're to the left of Lily Torte.
Our newest column, Fill in the Blank, is where we photograph a vacant building in Powder Springs or Lithia Springs, and you tell us what type of establishment you'd like to see move in. Simple, right? So without further ado: What would you like to see move into this vacant building at the corner of C.H. James Parkway and Brownsville Road in Powder Springs? It's in the building next to where Save Rite once was.

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