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The owners of a local Burger King restaurant have closed it after 25 years in business. The fast-food eatery, located at 890 North Main Street (Highway 9) in Alpharetta, reportedly closed abruptly earlier this week with signage now removed and a notice on the door confirming its permanent closure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
