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Snellville council weighs signage, enforcement and landlord engagement to curb smoking, marijuana odor at The Grove
Summary
Following resident complaints, staff and police discussed enforcement limits after state hemp law changes, the difficulty of distinguishing hemp from marijuana, and options including signage, designated areas, increased courtesy‑officer presence and engagement with private landlords.
Council members and staff discussed resident complaints about smoking and marijuana odor at The Grove during the Dec. 8 work session and explored a mix of enforcement and nuisance‑reduction steps.
Residents and councilors raised concerns that public spaces near The Grove and adjacent private properties smell of marijuana, affecting visitors’ first impressions of downtown. A council member said the city’s no‑smoking code already covers smoking in public places but queried how enforceable it is in…
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