City to Hold Hearing on Pawn Shop

The City of Kennesaw will hold a hearing during tonight's City Council meeting to determine the continued status of the business and pawn licenses for .

The pawn shop was allowed to open in the Mack Dobbs Point strip mall this year, despite a 2004 agreement prohibiting pawn shops from the property.

While by approving the business license, Mayor Mark Mathews " when Georgia law bars pawnbrokers from using the word in connection with any advertising for pawn shops opened after 1992.

According to tonight's agenda, which is attached to this article, the mayor and council will conduct the public hearing, consider any and all evidence that is put forth, and may then render a decision regarding the continued operation of the business as a pawn shop.

The public is encouraged to attend tonight's meeting at 6:30 at City Hall.