tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post6382308516783070905..comments2024-03-29T00:18:53.002-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: Suburban Plaza - Where Are They Now? Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-18851754586187757782019-03-28T16:34:50.651-04:002019-03-28T16:34:50.651-04:00You sound like you are as old as I am. :) Don'...You sound like you are as old as I am. :) Don't forget about Olan Mills. I worked there selling Club Plans over the phone. Before Eastgate theater was built, Avondale was the main theater. I remember everyone was aghast at how expensive tickets were at Eastgate. 50 cents for kids and a whole dollar for adults. When I was a little kid, I would ride Santa's rocketship (bus) every Christmas season that the plaza sponsored. I bowled in the bantam league at suburban lanes and many games throughout my teen years. I have a lot of memories there but the shape has changed so much that it is hard to picture the old place at times. I also worked for a few years at Scott Drive-In theater just down the road. I love the Decatur area. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-33652436150644171632013-09-26T06:58:36.559-04:002013-09-26T06:58:36.559-04:00Someone should probably tell Overstock Liquidation...Someone should probably tell Overstock Liquidation that they're out of business. Silly owner is still opening up the store each day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25439298488950644452013-08-18T14:26:27.793-04:002013-08-18T14:26:27.793-04:00I just heard about this ... crazy. Suburban Plaza ...I just heard about this ... crazy. Suburban Plaza has been there for years, especially the Piccadilly's and the bowling alley. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-60219506055454619272013-07-12T00:58:21.190-04:002013-07-12T00:58:21.190-04:00@Chris,
I saw those too and had the exact same th...@Chris,<br /><br />I saw those too and had the exact same thought! I also took it as a vote of confidence and security for that portion of the center. Now if only Elon Musk would sponsor this site I could have a use for it!<br /><br />Thanks for the comments / info and for your readership.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-59960815243730372622013-07-11T23:00:02.278-04:002013-07-11T23:00:02.278-04:00Last week two electric car charging stations poppe...Last week two electric car charging stations popped up in the Suburban Plaza parking lot. I don't recall if they were exactly in front of Big Lots, but they were close. I was confused about them at first, considering the pending construction, but if you're right about Big Lots staying then that makes a little more sense. I had assumed that entire block was going to turn into a construction site moonscape.<br /><br />The EV chargers were installed as part of the "Blink" program, through which ANY ATLANTA BUSINESS (actually any in the whole state!) can get a couple of them installed for free. FREE. But the deadline for getting the install under contract is August 31st. Did I mention free?<br /><br />If you represent a retail business, or an employer, and want to offer EV charging to your patrons, google for "Blink EV" for more info or get in touch with me and I'll point you in the right direction.Chris C.http://www.electrifyatlanta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-44821296003331993302013-07-11T11:47:54.492-04:002013-07-11T11:47:54.492-04:00Does anyone know what happened to the HOT WOK chin...Does anyone know what happened to the HOT WOK chinese restaurant that was in Suburban Plaza til recently? There is no 'moving' information posted on the storefront, and their phone number is not being answered. It was a tasty and convenient Chinese option for our family - if anyone knows where they may have relocated to, I'd appreciate it! Thanks!Dagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13538790923040303029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-41200443246164568442013-07-11T08:04:55.084-04:002013-07-11T08:04:55.084-04:00@Anon RE: Atlantic Station,
I will also add that ...@Anon RE: Atlantic Station,<br /><br />I will also add that my former partner was not the biggest fan of Atlantic Station either. His tune changed about the time he began to be compensated for his efforts. I do my blog for free and am never paid, nor would I accept payment, to say positive things that don't deserve praise. Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-84417448664066909222013-07-11T07:53:11.990-04:002013-07-11T07:53:11.990-04:00@Anon, RE: Atlantic Station,
Despite what you ma...@Anon, RE: Atlantic Station,<br /><br /><br />Despite what you may think, I've not been a fan of Atlantic Station for far longer than Mark Toro has been employing my former blog partner. I simply don't like the project, a sentiment that is shared with most Atlantans I speak with. <br /><br />Crappy parking can be had elsewhere as can a roster of crappy national retailers and a cookie cutter look. Aside from what I'll admit is an Atlantic Station exclusive (for now) in West Elm, there is no reason to frequent the project. Suburban Plaza may be old, and may be outdated, but I'd rather shop there. <br /><br />I appreciate your readership and your comments.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-86655375367017075162013-07-11T07:35:21.694-04:002013-07-11T07:35:21.694-04:00"Hilarious" Atlantic Station dig. So ol..."Hilarious" Atlantic Station dig. So old. And actually, inaccurate. When was the last time you were there? I'm not a resident of Atlantic Station (used to be, so maybe I am defending it), but when I go there, there are always plenty of people there. Now whenever I see an AS insult, I just assume it's a dig at your former friend who works there or your way of getting back at them after your libelous post was taken down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25030890407109174842013-07-10T23:05:58.946-04:002013-07-10T23:05:58.946-04:00The BIG APPLE Grocery Store is the first store at ...The BIG APPLE Grocery Store is the first store at Suburban plaza, it was were the thrift store was. soon after the "plaza" was built with to name a few Lane Drugs, Kressage, Belk numerous clothing and shoe stores, the bowling alley with barber shop and some beauty parlors,Also a Winn Dixie where the Hancock Fabric store is, later the Eastgate theatre, later a new Winn Dixie replaced the theatre, Suburban Plaza was very nice for its time, you only need to go to afew other stores to get all your needs met, and oh yea there was a Huddle house I think, on the right end next to the drug store where the furniture place was, as a child my family and friends spent a lot of time there it was a gathering place for all types of things. p.s. the Big Apple was very fancy for its time with a larger store and an in house Bakery. Cheers to you Suburban Plaza!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-75364313574479820702013-07-10T21:07:05.663-04:002013-07-10T21:07:05.663-04:00@TheJohnP,
Maybe Cozy Burger Town should open at ...@TheJohnP,<br /><br />Maybe Cozy Burger Town should open at Atlantic Station. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the site love and for the comments. Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-5877294147996301792013-07-10T20:39:19.225-04:002013-07-10T20:39:19.225-04:00Cozy Burger Town is in Northlake Mall?!?! THAT'...Cozy Burger Town is in Northlake Mall?!?! THAT's the kind of info I come for on this site!<br /><br />Now I have one (and only) reason to go to Northlake.TheJohnPhttp://twitter.com/thejohnpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-40171560356711936032013-07-10T18:24:57.286-04:002013-07-10T18:24:57.286-04:00@Anon RE: Cozy Burger Town,
The Northlake Mall fo...@Anon RE: Cozy Burger Town,<br /><br />The Northlake Mall food court location is a second location and I'm told CBT owners have no plans to leave Suburban Plaza. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment and for reading the blog. Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-34196372531875921992013-07-10T18:18:29.674-04:002013-07-10T18:18:29.674-04:00Cozy Burger Town is now open in the food court at ...Cozy Burger Town is now open in the food court at Northlake Mall. I don't know if it is a second location or if they plan to exit the Suburban Plaza location. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-90960059224619497052013-07-10T15:22:14.119-04:002013-07-10T15:22:14.119-04:00I saw Star Wars as well as the Black Stallion &...I saw Star Wars as well as the Black Stallion & E.T. at the theater at Suburban Plaza. Fun times!Muffinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-27312353858713884742013-07-10T12:53:06.684-04:002013-07-10T12:53:06.684-04:00I have been to Last Chance Thrift's new locati...I have been to Last Chance Thrift's new location several times already. When WalMart moves in, I will probably avoid the shopping center altogether, except for Cozy Burger Town, which is amazing and worth the traffic hassle.Rachel Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024177842363709202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-57270158010018363352013-07-10T10:04:47.293-04:002013-07-10T10:04:47.293-04:00Glen,
Thanks for the comments. I have thought of...Glen,<br /><br />Thanks for the comments. I have thought of doing something like that in the future, as there are plenty! I've had something about GPM in "draft" for a year now and need to get it together! Plenty to explore there.<br /><br />Thanks again for the comments and for reading the site. Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-43408597458539004492013-07-10T09:57:59.585-04:002013-07-10T09:57:59.585-04:00Good article.How about a series on once popular sh...Good article.How about a series on once popular shopping centers that now are dying or dead. Loehmanns plaza(Used to be Service Merchandise, Now the North Fulton Drivers License center). and North Springs(Used to have lots of restaurants and A&P/Big Star supermarket. Now almost nothing but Big Lots.) Center Both in Sandy Springs would be some good ones. Both of these centers, especially the loehmans, are by neighborhoods with homes in the $500,000 and up price range. Then off course there is Gwinnett place Mall, but that is an entirely different story!<br />Glennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-83593465989302622992013-07-10T08:47:35.408-04:002013-07-10T08:47:35.408-04:00If I remember correctly this was originally called...If I remember correctly this was originally called "Eastgate" to mirror the "Westgate" center on Campellton Rd at Lakewood Freeway. <br />I remember it as always being a thriving center during my time in Atlanta in the 80s. It had undergone a major renovation. The twin theatre was in the parking lot and Food Giant and Belk anchored the center. As I recall, that was the only Belk in metro Atlanta at the time.Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-68574074498108548362013-07-10T08:08:32.297-04:002013-07-10T08:08:32.297-04:00"That Pottery Place" (paint your own pot..."That Pottery Place" (paint your own pottery studio) relocated to North Dekalb Mall in July 2012(on the Food Court, rear entrace). We are owned by long time local residents (including a Medlock native whose first job was at the old Pizza Hut!). We hated leaving Suburban, but hope you'll all come paint with us in the new studio which is large and bright.<br />Edithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00819962270380037450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-90158978575244225982013-07-10T07:31:41.332-04:002013-07-10T07:31:41.332-04:00The only shop I ever visit there is the Hancock fa...The only shop I ever visit there is the Hancock fabric store. If that goes away, I will just do more of that type shopping online. Doubt that I will head that way for WalMart as Target at Edgewood is closer to my VaHi home.Kay Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458275929077812452noreply@blogger.com