Acadiana Business Advocate

Friday, March 15th, 2024

Bar proposed for corner of Johnston and Garfield opposed by LCG staff

By ADAM DAIGLE l Acadiana Business Editor

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Acadiana Business Newsletter. Let's just get to the headlines.

The folks behind an effort to open a bar and a vape shop in the former auto parts store building at the corner of Johnston and Garfield streets are hitting a roadblock.

The issue is going before the city planning commission on Monday for approval, and Lafayete Consolidated Government's planning department is recommending commissioner turn it down.

Read the full story here.

Have a great weekend. Thank you for reading.

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