[EXCLUSIVE] Burlington to Open New Store in Atlanta Suburb

Off-price retailer Burlington apparently has Georgia on its mind.  The retailer has opened more than a half dozen new stores in metro Atlanta in recent years and now has another in its immediate pipeline.  

[ALERT] Star Community Bar to Shutter After 35 Years in Business

The Star Community Bar, a Little 5 Points landmark for 35 years, will close at the end of the year.  The owners of Midtown's Red Light Cafe have purchased The Star Bar and while they plan to retain some of the venue's programming and are offering employment to its staff, they will be retiring the Star Bar name.  

[ALERT] Jack Brown's Burger & Beer Joint to [Finally] Open Next Week in Virginia-Highland

When Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint opens its long-awaited debut Atlanta location next week in Virginia-Highland, it will be the first to open under the chain's new ownership.

[EXCLUSIVE] Selig Lassos Lease With Western Wear Retailer at The Works

Footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Ariat is planning to open its first full-line retail store in metro Atlanta.  The California-based company is slated to join the roster of tenants at The Works on the so-called "Upper Westside" in 2027, according to those who attended a recent real estate conference in Atlanta.  

[TEA] New Restaurant "Drama" to Open in West Midtown

A new restaurant called Drama Hot Pot+Tea Studio is coming soon to West Midtown.  According to recently installed signage, Drama is opening at 887 Howell Mill Road in a roughly 3,000 square foot space left vacant by the May 2025 closure of Bastone.