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Two of metro Atlanta's last remaining legacy "fun centers" will close at the end of the month. Mountasia Marietta, located at 175 Ernest W Barrett Parkway, and Malibu (Grand Prix) Norcross at 5400 Brook Hollow Parkway in Norcross, will both close September 28 after about 30 years in business, according to an announcement from the company.
Rusty Taco has closed its Decatur location after less than a year in business. The quick-serve restaurant, located in a roughly 2,500 square foot retail space at Modera Decatur (163 Clairemont Avenue), opened December 12, 2024, and closed as of Saturday, September 13, according to locals in the area.
A new Whataburger is planned in place of a former bank in Johns Creek. The new Whataburger is planned for the former Wells Fargo bank branch in an outparcel of the Publix-anchored Medlock Corners shopping center (5805 State Bridge Road).
A new location of Dumont Creamery is coming soon to Sandy Springs. The Texas-based franchise will open its second Atlanta area location at Parkside Shops (5920 Roswell Road), just outside the perimeter.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is being acquired by Atlanta-based RaceTrac. As part of the definitive merger agreement, RaceTrac will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Potbelly for $17.12 per share, in an all-cash transaction with an equity value of approximately $566 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
