The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit Dec. 16 for continued auto sales at Parkwood Motors at Stone Mountain Highway and Parkwood Road.

Larry and Sharon Pearson have operated used car sales at the location since 1995. The commissioners’ approval was made with stipulations to bring the existing use into zoning conformance with the county’s Unified Development Ordinance. Conditions include restrictions on any future change to the exterior structure and signage as well as guidelines for where vehicles may be parked. Additionally, outdoor loud speakers, decorative balloons, hot air balloons and sign-walkers are prohibited.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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