Mellow Mushroom returns to downtown Decatur, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
Three metro-area cooks celebrated a milestone, a new studio for cooking classes opened, and a Thai restaurant group announced its next concept in the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Legal Smoke BBQ Launching a Pop Up in McDonough
MCDONOUGH, GA — Legal Smoke BBQ, a new barbecue pop-up from owner Darryl K Clark, is preparing to launch by the end of the year with plans to operate in McDonough, Atlanta, Decatur and other major cities in Georgia, he told Business Debut. Clark is currently awaiting a custom-built smoker and expects to begin service...
DSW to close at Atlantic Station early next year
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After Publix announced it’s leaving Atlantic Station, another staple at the shopping center is also expected to pack up soon. DSW, located right next to Publix, will close on Jan. 24. Hines, the real estate company that created and owns Atlantic Station, confirmed on Saturday that...
Major metro Atlanta landlord agrees to pay millions to settle false advertising lawsuit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Greystar, the country’s largest apartment landlord and the owner of at least 60 metro Atlanta locations, has been ordered to pay millions in restitution to settle a lawsuit. In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado filed a...
Family-owned Atlanta restaurant to close its doors after 25 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A family-owned restaurant that has served southeast Atlanta for 25 years will soon close its doors, the owners announced on social media. Right next to Oakland Cemetery at 242 Boulevard SE, Agave’s last day in business will be Jan. 31, 2026. The owners cited “the current economic...
Real Christmas tree lots come to some metro Atlanta Home Depots
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Christmas is just a few weeks away, meaning it’s time to put up a tree!. But if you don’t feel like chopping it down yourself, there are Christmas tree lots all around metro Atlanta — including at Home Depot stores. Senior Live Goods Merchant Jennifar McComish came to Atlanta News...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of suspects wanted in metro Atlanta
Two suspects with active warrants were arrested during a traffic stop last week, deputies said.
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
After Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell stopped dwelling on growing his congregation about three years ago, its attendance surged. Now, lines packed with young adults snake outside 2819 Church, some arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. to secure a spot for Sunday worship. Christian rap and contemporary music blast...
Mellow Mushroom to reopen Decatur location with new look
On opening day, the first 25 guests will receive a limited-edition Mellow-branded tote bag, filled with a Mellow t-shirt, key chain, and bounceback card.
Paulding County Authorities Identify Skeletal Remains as Dallas Resident Missing Since 2013
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains found over four years ago as those of Thomas Joe Kratzer, a Dallas resident reported missing in 2014. Kratzer, born January 18, 1959, was reported missing by his family on February 4, 2014, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed, according to FOX 5...
