A Dollar General in Fountaintown took another step toward reality with a vote from the Shelby County Commissioners.

Commissioner Don Parker says approval was given by a 2-to-1 vote this week for the proposed project to proceed.

Parker also notes that it's time for the county to upgrade election equipment after nearly two decades.

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