Anti-Wal-Mart groups argue that for every two jobs gained by an addition of a Wal-Mart, three jobs are lost.
However, Athens-area officials say Wal-Mart has had a positive effect on the Athens job market since its opening in August of last year.
Athens Chamber of Commerce President Larry Payne said he feels there has been a net gain of jobs in the area since the addition. But officials do not have statistics on the number of jobs gained versus the number of jobs lost by Wal-Mart-
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