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Houston-Based Shipley Do-Nuts Opening 30 Georgia Locations Starting in Duluth

Iconic Texas do-nut brand to open its first Peach State location in late 2022 on Pleasant Hill Road.

Caribbean Kitchen and Rum Bar, Wylie and Rum, Opening Summer 2022

Recently-renovated 1950s-era Reynoldstown development will house the eatery.

Wisconsin-Based Mad Chicken Scouting Atlanta For Corporate Stores

Chain serves tenders, wings, sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and salads as mains, and waffle fries, onion rings, mac n' cheese, and coleslaw on the side.

Planet Fitness Opens in Brookwood Marketplace

This is the 26th Planet Fitness location for Franchisee Alder Partners in metro Atlanta, fifth opening since 2020.

UGA Alum Takes on Amazon With Atlanta Launch of The Rounds, Zero-Waste Delivery Retail Startup

The Rounds refills and delivers sustainable staples on autopilot with zero packaging waste.

California-Based Lifestyle Brand Jenni Kayne Opens in Buckhead Village

Retailer is located on Buckhead Avenue next door to Alice + Olivia.

The Classic Center Breaks Ground on Athens Arena

Arena will be home to The UGA Ice Dawgs, an ECHL team, and used as a learning lab.

Brookhaven is Getting Henri’s Bakery & Deli

Company's fifth location will replace Corner Pizza in fall 2022.

Mochinut Secures Third Metro Atlanta Storefront

Mall Corners Shopping Center in Duluth will welcome the California-based chain in fall 2022.

Shake Shack Piedmont Park Now Open

Restaurant comes complete with a walk-up window, first for the chain.

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