"The Decatur staple, which opened in 1996, has been sold for nearly $1 million by the Shumacher Group. The restaurant's patron, Ben Kori, has purchased the 4,800 square foot place, according to Tomorrow's News Today. Raging Burrito's original owner, Scott Herman, says he is retiring and took care in choosing the next owner. There is no word on Kori's plans for the future of the restaurant."
"Atlantic Station Publix employees say they received a notice on Monday saying the grocery store location will close by December 27. The store opened in the mixed-use development in 2005. The Atlantic Station store is significantly smaller than the current Publix stores, measuring at 30,312 square feet compared to the new ones that typically run over 48,000 square feet. Parking in the Atlantic Station deck for the store is also a hassle for many patrons."
Several Atlanta-area food and retail locations experienced ownership changes or closures this season. A Decatur restaurant opened in 1996 sold for nearly $1 million to patron Ben Kori; the original owner, Scott Herman, is retiring and has no announced future plans for the restaurant. Atlantic Station's Publix will close by December 27; the store opened in 2005, measures 30,312 square feet versus new stores over 48,000, and suffers parking issues, leaving Target, Whole Foods and Lidl as nearby grocers. Park Bar downtown sold for nearly $2 million; the 6,150-square-foot bar opened in 2011. Women's sports bar Jolene, Jolene left Pullman Yards and seeks a permanent location.
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