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More Anti-Walmart Rallies Coming

Good Growth DeKalb will stage protests near Suburban Plaza.

The group opposing developers' plans to build a Walmart at will take it to the streets this summer.

says members will stand at intersections near the shopping center with signs during the evening rush hour on June 8, July 13 and Aug. 13. They encourage people to honk if they support their cause.

Protesters, Good Growth DeKalb says in an email, should "Wear a bright yellow T-shirt. If you don’t have one now, consider picking one up at Last Chance Thrift Store at Suburban Plaza. We'll also have a few on hand for you to borrow."

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The group opposes construction of a Super Walmart at Suburban Plaza, located just outside the Decatur city limits, saying the store would create traffic problems and generally wouldn't be a good fit for the neighborhood.

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