[EXCLUSIVE] Sears Closing Last Georgia Store

ToNeTo Atlanta has learned that Sears is currently working towards closing its store at Town Center at Cobb in Kennesaw. The two level store, which opened along with the mall in 1986, is one of five anchors at the property.  Its closure, which will leave the mall with (for now) two Macy's, JCPenney and Belk as anchors, also leaves Georgia without a full-service Sears store. [JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 15 and plans to reveal a first round of store closures in early June.]  The  Kennesaw Sears, which recently reopened to liquidate its merchandise, is according to several job postings, looking to hire temporary employees to help wind down operations.    

[UPDATE] There is Now Just One Romano's Macaroni Grill Left in Georgia

Romano's Macaroni Grill has permanently closed its restaurants on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta and on Dallas Highway in West Cobb.  The closures, which were reportedly confirmed by the company earlier this week, do not indicate a reason for them, but the effects of COVID-19 are believed to have played a part.  Prior to the notice of their permanent closure being sent to members of their email list, both restaurants, like so many in Georgia and around the country, had been "closed temporarily."

Tuesday Morning Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Close More than 100 Stores This Summer

Discount retailer Tuesday Morning filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday morning and is looking to shut more than 200 of its nearly 700 stores nationwide.   The Dallas-based company is seeking court approval to later this summer close at least 132 stores, which it says are either "underperforming" or located in areas where another Tuesday Morning store is nearby.  The company said it plans to close another 100 stores in a "second phase" of its reorganization efforts, leaving it with about 450 locations when it plans to exit Chapter 11 in early fall.

One of 8 stores in Georgia that will soon go dark permanently 

[LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!] NCG To Debut New Movie Theater in Brookhaven

It has been nearly seventeen months since ToNeTo Atlanta was first to report that movie theater operator NCG planned to open a new theater in Brookhaven.  We are now pleased to share that despite the global pandemic, and most theaters still closed, they plan to open in Brookhaven next week.  The new ten screen NCG Cinema Brookhaven will celebrate its "grand" opening Thursday June 4 at Northeast Plaza along Buford Highway near Briarwood Road.  

[UPDATE] Sahara Cafe to "Soft" Open Monday in Chastain Park

A new restaurant will softly open Monday and its owner is genuinely excited to get his doors open, albeit amidst a global pandemic.  Owner "Jacob" Hussein will open Sahara Cafe Mediterranean Grill at 11 AM along Roswell Road in north Buckhead.  The restaurant, which ToNeTo Atlanta exclusively reported on this past October, features popular Mediterranean dishes such as gyros, Greek chicken and braised pulled lamb, many of which are family recipes.  Sahara is also known for their Sahara Chicken with paprika, spices, lemon-ginger & garlic, and for their house-made tzatziki and avocado hummus.