Fans of Sweetwater Bar were surprised over the weekend with news that the Grand Blanc bar is permanently closed.

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Sweetwater Bar posted the following announcement on social media. The post has since been deleted.

Hannah Elizabeth /Grand Blanc Residents Uncensored Facebook
Hannah Elizabeth /Grand Blanc Residents Uncensored Facebook
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It did not take long for Facebook users and some former employees to weigh in on the sudden closing. I read multiple posts where people called bull on the lack of employees.

Grand Blanc Residents Uncensored Facebook
Grand Blanc Residents Uncensored Facebook
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The bottom line is people lost their jobs. I did see this post directed toward Sweetwater Bar's former employees looking for work,

Grand Blanc Residents Uncensored Facebook
Grand Blanc Residents Uncensored Facebook
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As for the empty building at the corner of Dort Highway and Grand Blanc Road, what would you like to see open there now? Another bar and or restaurant? I know plenty of people that went there because it was close to home.

We all know there are plenty of places to grab a beer and a burger in the Genesee County area, but is there something that we are lacking in terms of food, drink, and entertainment? I don't think the location is bad, it would be very cool to see a new unique spot open there.

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