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Business owner says midtown Atlanta construction forced salon to close, sparked rent dispute
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ashli Lincoln , WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
A midtown Atlanta business owner says years of road closures tied to a major construction project cut off customer access to her nail salon, ultimately forcing the business to close. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Tajunsar Diallo, the former owner of Soaked & Polish n...
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Summary created by The Atlanta Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Ashli Lincoln, WSB-TV (ABC) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 22, 2026 Indexed here Jul 22, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway Diallo said her business survived challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2024 Midtown Atlanta water main breaks.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The closure of Soaked & Polish nail salon due to the midtown Atlanta construction project raises concerns about the impact of large-scale development on small businesses in the area. As the city continues to grow and evolve, it's crucial to consider the effects of prolonged construction on local entrepreneurs who rely on foot traffic and easy access to their establishments. The fact that Diallo's business was able to survive challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and water main breaks, but ultimately succumbed to the construction, highlights the need for property management and city officials to provide adequate support and relief to affected businesses. The disparity in treatment between Diallo and neighboring tenants, who reportedly received rent reductions, also warrants further scrutiny. As the mixed-use high-rise tower nears completion, the city should take a closer look at its policies and procedures for mitigating the impact of construction on small businesses and ensuring that they receive fair treatment.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A midtown Atlanta business owner says years of road closures tied to a major construction project cut off customer access to her nail salon, ultimately forcing the business to close. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Tajunsar Diallo, the former owner of Soaked & Polish n...
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