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Shake Shack No Longer Opening in Colony Square

Developer North American Properties says a yet-to-be-announced tenant is lined up to take the burger joint's place.

Gio’s Chicken in The Battery Atlanta Closed For Good

Original Home Park outpost of the Italian-style chicken eatery is open and operating, however.

Sister Concepts Hop City and Barleygarden Opening July 24 in Pinewood Forest

Retail store and restaurant share a two-story, 5,500-square-foot space across from Pinewood Atlanta Studios.

Mayor Bottoms To Reissue ‘Stay at Home’ Order, Ask Non-Essential Businesses To Close Again

“Mayor Bottoms’ action today is merely guidance—both non-binding and legally unenforceable," Kemp's office said in a press release Friday regarding the Mayor's order.

Sur La Table Phipps Plaza, North Point Mall To Permanently Close As Part of Bankruptcy

Citing COVID-19, the kitchenware retailer is completely exiting Georgia, closing half of its stores nationwide.

When The Varsity Reopens July 10 It Will Be Sans Carhops, 18 of Which Are Being Laid Off

92-year-old Atlanta institution temporarily closed Thursday when an employee tested positive for COVID-19 and is making adjustments to its operations.

Yelp: 53% of Restaurants, 35% of Retailers That Temporarily Closed in March Won’t Reopen

Plus there's an increase in searches for curbside pickup, desire to support Black-owned businesses.

Mayor Bottoms Signs Executive Order Mandating Public Mask-Wearing In Defiance of Gov. Kemp

It seems unlikely that Kemp's office will block the new ordinance as the Governor has allowed similar mandates to go unchallenged in Athens, East Point, and Savannah.

Selig Files For Eviction Against Eight Tenants Citing Hundreds of Thousands In Unpaid Rent

At least two of the tenants—Panera Bread in Ansley Mall—and CamiCakes in Buckhead—have closed for good.

Under New Campaign Kemp Wants Businesses To Ask Customers To Wear Masks Without Mandating It

'Georgia Safety Promise' is a voluntary pledge the Governor's office is asking Georgians to take.

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